The usual time limit to decide on a Medicaid application is 45 days (60 days for applications based on disability).
No. However, disability income may exceed the standard in the person's State. In such a case, the person will have a spend-down to meet before qualifying for Medicaid.
If you are applying for Medicaid on the basis of disability and you are not already receiving Social Security disability (RSDI or SSI), you might want to hire an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability. (Medicaid follows the Social Security rules for disability.)
Some people have to sue for disability. Social Security has disability and some jobs have it. If you have not worked long enough you might need to file for medicaid.
If your income exceeds the Medicaid standard in your State, you will have to "spend down" the excess to qualify for Medicaid.
Yes; however, if your disability income exceeds the threshold in your State, you will have a "spend-down."
Social Security benefits (retirement and disability) count as income for Medicaid. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not count as income for Medicaid.
You may receive Medicaid and Medicare disability at the same time if you meet eligibility factors, principally citizenship and limited income/assets.
VA disability does not automatically make one eligible for Medicaid; you will have to submit your medical records to Medicaid. However, it seems likely to me that you would qualify.
Not specifically for a long term disability, but you can collect if you have a terminal illness.
IRA's are not an eligibility factor for Social Security or Medicare. However, they are considered an asset for Medicaid.
Yes, a person receiving Social Security retirement benefits can still apply for Medicaid if they meet the eligibility requirements based on disability. Medicaid eligibility is not solely determined by the type of Social Security benefit a person receives, but rather factors such as income, resources, and disability status.
Yes, you can qualify for Medicaid at age 62 if you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). While SSDI is not the same as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), many states offer Medicaid coverage to individuals who receive SSDI, especially if their income and resources are within certain limits. Eligibility can vary by state, so it's important to check local Medicaid guidelines.