Elder Law

Income Eligibility

On the income side, there are three pathways to Medicaid eligibility for nursing home residents. First, SSI recipients are almost…

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Nursing Home Medicaid and HCBS Waivers – Financial Eligibility

In evaluating financial eligibility for Medicaid, both monthly income and resources must be considered. The basic rule is everything having…

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Financial Eligibility Overview

Categorical and medical eligibility is covered in Chapter 2. Here we begin an aerial fly-over of financial eligibility. In this…

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What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?

42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(2) states: An individual shall be considered to be blind for purposes of this subchapter if…

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Medical Eligibility

Only those persons with a medical need are eligible for Medicaid and not all persons needing help receive Medicaid. In…

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More on State of Residence

With few exceptions (such as the existence of an interstate compact), a Medicaid applicant must be a resident of the…

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More on Citizenship

An applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a legally admitted alien to receive Medicaid. 42 CFR § 435.406. In…

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Categorical Eligibility

In addition, to establish technical eligibility for nursing home Medicaid, an applicant must be (i) a U.S. Citizen or lawfully…

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Aged, Blind or Disabled

Individuals who are aged (age 65 or older), blind or disabled may be entitled to Medicaid if they are medically…

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What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

The Rule 42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(3)(A) states: "an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this…

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