Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Medicaid Payment for Nursing Home Care
Many people rely on Medicaid, also known as Title 19, to pay for their nursing home care. People may generally receive Medicaid payment for their nursing home care if their income is $1,809 or less per month and their nonexempt resources are $2,000 or less.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Do I Have to Sell or Liquidate All of My Assets to Qualify for Medicaid?
There are a number of different Medicaid programs that can assist elderly or disabled Iowans pay
medical bills, home health care expenses and nursing home expenses. Most programs require
that your total assets or "resources" be below certain levels in order to qualify.
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Gifts and Qualifying for Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
Medicaid can help elderly or disabled Iowans pay nursing home and home health care expenses.
To be eligible, your income and assets must be below certain levels. If you give away money or
other assets to anyone other than your spouse, you may be ineligible for Medicaid. In addition, the
state may seek to recover the assets you gave away.
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Miller Trusts: Helping Pay for Nursing Home Care
Miller Trusts are also called "Medical Assistance Income Trusts" in state and federal statutes or regulations. These trusts can resolve the problem facing people with too much income to get Medicaid, but not enough to pay for nursing home care. Miller Trusts can also be used to qualify for in-home assistance under the Medicaid Elderly Waiver program.
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Payment Options for Nursing Home Care
When you need long-term care in a nursing home, the care will generally be paid through Medicare, private payment, long-term care insurance or Medicaid (also known as title 19). This information will address Medicare, private pay and long-term care insurance.
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Repayment of Medicaid under Iowa's Estate Recovery Law
Iowa's Estate Recovery Law requires the state to be reimbursed from the estate of a person who has received benefits under certain Medicaid (Title
19) programs.
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Signer Beware! The Pitfalls of Nursing Home Agreements
Before a person enters a nursing home, they must typically wade through a hefty pile of papers. Among the pile, there will be an ?Admission? agreement of some kind. With the obvious distractions of the occasion, most people do not take the time to read and consider the specific terms of this agreement. This is a big mistake.
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Transfers and Discharges from Nursing Homes
An involuntary transfer or discharge from a nursing home can be upsetting and frightening for both the resident and their family. Fortunately, both federal and state law limit involuntary transfers and discharges.
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Considering Assisted Living
There are a variety of housing options available for older Iowans. Deciding on a facility that provides the services needed and desired can be a difficult process.
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Common Legal Terms
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An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
The "Elderly Waiver" Program
As you age, everyday tasks can become harder or you may need help to stay safely at home. The Elderly Waiver Program can provide a wide range of services tailored to your special needs.
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Transfers and Discharges from Nursing Homes
An attempt to transfer or discharge a resident from a nursing home against his or her wishes can be upsetting and frightening for residents and family. Fortunately, there are federal and state laws that protect a resident.
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