I know this varies from State to State, but would someone please point me in the right direction. I am the medical and financial POA for Mom (84) who is living with me so that I can apply for Medicaid (possibly spousal VA) senior housing benefits. I know this much: she WILL qualify for financial Medicaid bene's b/c she has no assets. I'm talking nothing, except a '97 Mazda and less than $900/mo SS. The question is, in your experience, what type of senior housing does Medicaid pay for if the official mental/psyc diagnosis is dementia? (and psychosis-NOS) but physically healthy, except for incontinence? Thank you all!
Wonder if anyone has come across this.
LauraB: If you Google "long term Medicaid ____ {insert your State}" it will take you to the website that tells you what the income limits are. Good luck, and start the application process NOW. And get a POA if you can, b/c the paperwork is very tedious and time-consuming, so if your loved one is anything like mine, they will be grateful that you are willing to complete it for them.
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