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I understand they'll take their SS checks so how do I pay Medicare supplement insurances and part D prescription insurances? What about their cell phone bill? I can't pay them out of my own pocket... Help!
You are not expected to pay them out of your own pocket. Medicaid takes care of the medical expenses, such as the insurances needed. If they can pay for their cell phone out of their personal allowance, fine. If not, then they don't have a phone. If they have bills such a credit card debt, they default on those.
They will leave a small amount of money for personal expenses. I suggest you try to oversee how this is spent. Regarding the cell phone, you should look at what money there is and decide on priorities. The phone may be unaffordable. Look into a prepaid phone (try Walmart). You are not expected to pay for anything, but you can if you want to.
Either you or someone else pays the bills or they'll cancel them. Like you mentioned, the SS checks will be used for their care, leaving nothing to pay other bills.
AJ, I posted these websites on your other post about getting a guardianship for your Mom. Have you talked to anyone from the South Dakota Department of Human Services or just the hospital Social Services person where your Dad is hospitalized?
I think that you need to talk with one of South Dakota's "Long Term Services and Supports Specialists" about your situation because it is so complicated.
Website for “Long Term Services and Supports”: https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss/default.aspx {If you click on “Long Term Services and Supports Field Offices”, you can download a Word Document that list the addresses of the Long Term Services and Supports Specialists (who provide information and referral services, assistance to access in-home and community-based services, needs assessments, ongoing case management, care plan development and adult protective services to individuals living in South Dakota communities).}
I also think that you need some legal assistance and the website about Legal Services for Older Individuals may be a good one for you to contact: https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss/legal.aspx {Long Term Services and Supports contracts with two legal service programs, East River Legal Services and Dakota Plains Legal Services, to provide legal assistance to eligible individuals. Each legal service program has its own policy regarding the types of cases accepted.}
We are just starting to deal with all of this as well, but once on Medicaid you will no longer need a Medicare Supplemental Plan, that would be cancelled. They will be on Medicare/Medicaid, however, I think there may be a need to check into a plan that will cover Prescription Part D. I saw an advertisement from United Health Care for a “Dual Complete Plan” that said it was for people on Medicare/Medicaid to cover their prescription Part D. Worth a call to them to see exactly what this plan covers that Medicare/Medicaid does not. Their phone number is 866-538-4402.
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.
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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.
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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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I posted these websites on your other post about getting a guardianship for your Mom. Have you talked to anyone from the South Dakota Department of Human Services or just the hospital Social Services person where your Dad is hospitalized?
I think that you need to talk with one of South Dakota's "Long Term Services and Supports Specialists" about your situation because it is so complicated.
Website for “Long Term Services and Supports”: https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss/default.aspx {If you click on “Long Term Services and Supports Field Offices”, you can download a Word Document that list the addresses of the Long Term Services and Supports Specialists (who provide information and referral services, assistance to access in-home and community-based services, needs assessments, ongoing case management, care plan development and adult protective services to individuals living in South Dakota communities).}
I also think that you need some legal assistance and the website about Legal Services for Older Individuals may be a good one for you to contact: https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss/legal.aspx
{Long Term Services and Supports contracts with two legal service programs, East River Legal Services and Dakota Plains Legal Services, to provide legal assistance to eligible individuals. Each legal service program has its own policy regarding the types of cases accepted.}
The South Dakota Judicial Unified System website for Guardianship and Conservatorship Forms: http://ujs.sd.gov/Forms/guardianship.aspx.
You have a lot of legal questions and I think that you need to talk to someone who knows what the laws are in South Dakota. Good Luck.