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Not a problem. We have not applied for Medicaid for mthr since she saved enough. If she falls short I'd have a hard time justifying raiding my retirement or my kids' college funds to pay for her care, though.
Keep good records of what she spends. I'm the POA and I have every receipt for what she's needed. My atty has guided me in what I am allowed to do, such as dispose of her house, gift a property, and sell land. You want to be sure that any siblings understand the implications of a POA and protect yourself from accusations of fraud or elder abuse.
What is your question, robben? No one has to apply for Medicaid. If there are sufficient resources to self-pay for care, the person would not be eligible for Medicaid.
Just so you calculate accurately, Nursing Home Care in my mom's area was $12K per month. Mom was in the NH from October 2013 until her death this past. August, so nearly 4 years.
If your loved one has the income and assets ( and perhaps Long Term Care insurance to pay for that level of care, then they won't need to apply for Medicaid.
Another complication to factor in is whether or not there is a spouse living outside the NH who needs income to pay living expenses.
Simple...as long as you are certain that she will never need to apply, then you just go on about doing what needs doing,
Keep good records.
My Mom has great in-home health care insurance, and plenty of investments. I figured out that with a 10% annual increase in her costs, she could continue as she was for 10 years before exhausting her means. It was close to impossible she could have lasted that long given the serious medical conditions she had.
I doubt you can find anyone who said "whoopie, I get to go live in a nursing home now!!" or "oh goodie, we can put mom and dad in a facility!!". The thing is life happens, and even with the best planning and good intentions sometimes we need to place someone in a facility, it is wise to plan for the possibility even while you hope it isn't necessary.
And while you might not be going "yipee" about putting mom or dad in a facility, having the funds to private pay, even if you can only do it for a year or two, opens up a MUCH wider choice of facilities.
We were quite fortunate that after mom broke her hip (after the stroke), we encountered a caring and talented discharge planning RN at the hospital. After some preliminaries, she asked about mom's resources, which POA brother and I BOTH bristled at (boy were WE stupid!). MBA SIL (who'd been down this road with her own parents) was able to rattle off the contents of mom's CDs from memory; RN sent us to look at a better group of homes that would accept Medicaid after a minimum of two years private pay.
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.
Keep good records of what she spends. I'm the POA and I have every receipt for what she's needed. My atty has guided me in what I am allowed to do, such as dispose of her house, gift a property, and sell land. You want to be sure that any siblings understand the implications of a POA and protect yourself from accusations of fraud or elder abuse.
If your loved one has the income and assets ( and perhaps Long Term Care insurance to pay for that level of care, then they won't need to apply for Medicaid.
Another complication to factor in is whether or not there is a spouse living outside the NH who needs income to pay living expenses.
Keep good records.
My Mom has great in-home health care insurance, and plenty of investments. I figured out that with a 10% annual increase in her costs, she could continue as she was for 10 years before exhausting her means. It was close to impossible she could have lasted that long given the serious medical conditions she had.
So, plan carefully. Keep good financial records.
We were quite fortunate that after mom broke her hip (after the stroke), we encountered a caring and talented discharge planning RN at the hospital. After some preliminaries, she asked about mom's resources, which POA brother and I BOTH bristled at (boy were WE stupid!). MBA SIL (who'd been down this road with her own parents) was able to rattle off the contents of mom's CDs from memory; RN sent us to look at a better group of homes that would accept Medicaid after a minimum of two years private pay.
Yes Barb that's why I am not so anxious to spend down to minimum prematurely.