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DURHAM D

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1. Does she have a living spouse?

Reply to freemay20 (Original post)

Wed Aug 21, 2013, 08:14 PM

Aug 2013

The five year look back mentioned in the other thread is a federal rule so it applies in Alabama.

Here is the first thing that came up when I googled Seniors to qualify for Medicaid - http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/07/29/medicaid-madness-look-back-period-creates-financial-hardship-f/

The article is three years old but the best takeaway from it is to use an attorney who specializes in elder law. I know too many seniors who thought they had planned well but used a family friend for their will or trust and ended up with giant problems.

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Questions about senior citizens and assisted living. [View all] freemay20 Aug 2013 OP

Does she have a living spouse? DURHAM D Aug 2013 #1

NO freemay20 Aug 2013 #2

Here is info from January 2013 regarding qualifying for Medicaid in Alabama. DURHAM D Aug 2013 #3

Assisted living does not usually qualify for Medicaid, though I understand No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #4

Medicare dosn't pay for assisted living. One must meet the asset limits to sinkingfeeling Aug 2013 #5

Thank you for your correction to my post. No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #6