In this post I would like to mention that there is a distinct advantage if your loved one applies for admission into a nursing home while still having significant assets in his name.
Federal law dictates that once someone is a resident in a nursing home then the facility must provide the same level of care that it provides to all other residents regardless of whether the nursing home's bill is being paid privately or by Medicaid.
In other words, everyone gets treated the same. At least that's the story once you're in a nursing home, but it's a whole different story before you get in.
Here's one thing most people don't realize: a nursing home receives only about 60% of their private rate when the resident is on Medicaid.
Why is this significant? Because if a nursing home has two applicants for admission and one empty bed, and one applicant has private funds while the other applicant is on Medicaid then the nursing home will take the private-pay applicant over the Medicaid applicant ten times out of ten.
So...when you're planning for nursing home admission, Medicaid eligibilty and the spend-down make sure that you discuss this important issue with your elder law attorney and plan carefully.
I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
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Posted by: nursing dissertation | October 17, 2009 at 06:08 AM
What happens to the joint home when the ill spouse goes into the nursing home? I know the well spouse can continue to live there, but will the house go to the state if the sick spouse goes on Title XIX once both parties pass away?
Posted by: Christine Emmons | February 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Thanks for clearing up the issue on this. Everyone deserves fair care, especially the elder people. So yeah, I also believe that this must be discussed with an expert first, like a lawyer. By doing so, you will know your rights and you can protect yourself from discrimination.
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