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What is the home equity threshold for a single applicant applying for Medicaid to cover long-term care expenses?
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∙ 13y ago
There is none. If no spouse or adult disabled child occupies the home, the State will expect the applicant to sell it and use the proceeds for medical care or other legitimate expenses.
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∙ 13y ago
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Does Medicaid cover pregnancy expenses?
yes
When the out of pocket threshold is reached benefits are payable at what percentage?
Out-of-Pocket Threshold @100% of eligible expenses during a calendar year
How does the company deal with patients who also have medicaid and medicare?
Medicaid is the payor of last resort. Therefore, bill Medicare first. Bill Medicaid for any expenses Medicare didn't cover.
Can a medicare or Medicaid beneficary join a hmo?
Certainly altho I see no benefit for a Medicaid recipient. The HMO would be the primary insurer and Medicare secondary. Medicaid is always the payor of last resort. However, there shouldn't be any expenses for Medicare or Medicaid to pay.
Are assets held in a Limited Liability Corporation protected from medicaid expenses for long term care?
No.
Can medicaid help pay for childbirth expenses after Blue Cross Blue Shield has paid?
Yes, up to the amount Medicaid would have paid if the patient had no other coverage.
Can Medicaid take assets after a death?
Medicaid can file a property lien and/or estate claim to recover expenses from the assets of the deceased recipient.
What is the name of the federal grant program that helps pay healthcare expenses for those who cannot afford them?
medicaid
If a person is Medicaid pending when they decease does the Medicaid process continue until approved and pay the outstanding Medicaid eligible expenses?
Yes the application is processed as usual; and if the individual is found to be eligible, the case is approved with an ending date corresponding to the date of death.
Are state correctional systems considered payer of last resort under medicaid guidelines?
Medicaid is the payor of last resort. State correctional systems are generally responsible for the medical expenses of their guests.
Does Medicaid pay for cremation?
dose medicare cover any funeral expenses? no
Is money spent on lenses for cataract surgery tax deduxtible?
These would be tax deductible under Medical Expenses on Schedule A if you have enough expenses to overcome the threshold and itemize. You cannot use any medical expenses that are reimbursed or paid for by insurance.
