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Are you sayings that your parents have accumulated to much money to remain eligible for VA benefits?
This question really needs to be asked to the social worker that has their case. There are variables that effect the answers and you really don't want to get this wrong. Speak with their case worker to ensure that they are not compromised by crowd sourcing information.
Thanks. We are talking to an elder care attorney since a one-time medical malpractice settlement took us over the limits and we can't spend it down quickly enough.
We were advised to do this so that my mother-in-law could receive Aid and Attendance. However, her long term care policy is currently paying for assisted living. Can't you spend the money on their care until it's low enough to qualify? Or is this person wanting to give money away?
Awhile back I started the process of acquiring Aid and Attendance veterans benefits for my mom. My dad served in WW11.
There was a financial limit that a widow could have. If her money exceeded this limit, she was not eligible to even apply for benefits. So, the amount of money that you have in the bank is looked at.
Did the VA clearly tell you that you have exceeded this dollar amount?
Currently receiving benefits but we received a one-time settlement for a medical malpractice case that took us over the top. Can't spend it on aging care quickly enough.
Bobdunn, have you considered the issue of a trust for the med mal awards? Ask your elder law attorney about this. If he/she doesn't know, contact older attorneys (including ones who focus on trusts) for advice.
The funds could be held in trust specifically for long term care. I'm not very familiar with this method, but it's worth investigating. There might an alternate way to spending down the funds.
Bob, the benefits will not be stopped for good. Ask the VA how it works when you have to self pay until the assets are depleted.
Do they suspend the assistance or will you need to do the complete application again.
Yours isn't the 1st time they have dealt with this situation. It will be okay. You July need to speak with whomever is providing the assistance, you or the attorney but, I would ask myself 1st and avoid a big attorney bill.
Thank you. Apparently you need to start the application process all over again so trying to avoid this. Looking to pre-pay future medical needs as well.
Spoke with va representative the other day. My understanding is at the time of application my mom would be eligeable for benefit if she has less than $135,000 assets. ( not including her home) , however when she does sell her home if the proceeds put her assets over $135000, the benefit is stopped until it goes below $135 again. Then she would have to reapply.
My mother is getting Aid and Attendance and she is in Assisted Living, Of course, along with her social security it still does not cover all the costs of the AL. We plan on selling her home which will put her over the VA $135,000 asset limit. She will be taken off the A&A until she spends down again to the limit. We just don't want her house sitting there empty ...
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
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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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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Are you talking about look back rules concerning Medicaid or VA?
This question really needs to be asked to the social worker that has their case. There are variables that effect the answers and you really don't want to get this wrong. Speak with their case worker to ensure that they are not compromised by crowd sourcing information.
There was a financial limit that a widow could have. If her money exceeded this limit, she was not eligible to even apply for benefits. So, the amount of money that you have in the bank is looked at.
Did the VA clearly tell you that you have exceeded this dollar amount?
The funds could be held in trust specifically for long term care. I'm not very familiar with this method, but it's worth investigating. There might an alternate way to spending down the funds.
Do they suspend the assistance or will you need to do the complete application again.
Yours isn't the 1st time they have dealt with this situation. It will be okay. You July need to speak with whomever is providing the assistance, you or the attorney but, I would ask myself 1st and avoid a big attorney bill.