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Most important thing to remember, a child is not responsable for debts in this matter POA helps you arrange finaces to apply for assistance and sign on that persons behalf. I do believe depending on state law you may be personally responsable if you aquired gifts during a "look back" time period or if money or assets were given during the "look back" or if joint bank accounts were used and funds were not used for the benefit of the person needing assistance. Basically DO NOT SIGN anything that will make you responsable for payment, unless you are willing and able to do so. Signing as a POA or AGENT is how I was advised, never as the responsable party. A spouse I believe may be held leagally responsable for payment. As an added note...whenever there is a situation with a mentally ill person, It is always stressful and depressing for those who love them. I found focusing on my Moms daily needs and making sure she lives her life as comfortably as possible to be very rewarding. I just do whatever it takes to make that happen.
My Mom was diagnosed with cognative impairment dementia. I made a huge effort to try to keep my mom home or with me, to make this short best thing I realize now, is for her is a, nursing home. Power of attorney is needed so you can take control of her finances. You need to gather all details about her finances, such as assets, income, property, etc. Laws are different depending on residence. You should research laws for the state and county she last resided. A social worker should be at the nursing home to guide you.
Once you obtain information about assets, income and property, you will be applying for Medicaid. You may need to contact an eldercare attorney who specializes in Medicaid if assets are complicated. The social worker at the nursing home can also apply for Medicaid for the resident if there are no relatives or the relative does not want/cannot apply for Medicaid.
The NH wants to get paid, so they should be able to help you apply/secure financial assistance to keep your Mom under their care and supervision. Otherwise you'll have to take her home once the money runs out.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil, so ask around and don't leave anything until the last minute. Good luck my friend, and keep us posted.
Why is your Mom paying $295. a day for her current stay? Is she too young for Medicare? Does she have a secondary Ins? Can she be in doctor-ordered rehab now...(Medicare pays for so many days)? At least it would give you time to organize everything. Find a good Medicaid advisor and get to work on all the forms, etc. as everyone said above. I understand it takes time to qualify. However, if she spends down all her funds, she should have no trouble qualifying. Isn't it a shame that hard working parents have to give up all their assets in order to receive gov. assistance? Not to mention that all the family caregivers are working for free??? They paid into the system and now the system tells them to take a hike. But, this is a rant for another post :o) Good luck...I hope everything works out well. Lilli
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
As an added note...whenever there is a situation with a mentally ill person, It is always stressful and depressing for those who love them. I found focusing on my Moms daily needs and making sure she lives her life as comfortably as possible to be very rewarding. I just do whatever it takes to make that happen.
The NH wants to get paid, so they should be able to help you apply/secure financial assistance to keep your Mom under their care and supervision. Otherwise you'll have to take her home once the money runs out.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil, so ask around and don't leave anything until the last minute. Good luck my friend, and keep us posted.
-- ED
Find a good Medicaid advisor and get to work on all the forms, etc. as everyone said above. I understand it takes time to qualify. However, if she spends down all her funds, she should have no trouble qualifying.
Isn't it a shame that hard working parents have to give up all their assets in order to receive gov. assistance? Not to mention that all the family caregivers are working for free??? They paid into the system and now the system tells them to take a hike. But, this is a rant for another post :o)
Good luck...I hope everything works out well.
Lilli