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What is the problem with qualifying? Does he have too much income, but not enough to pay for a facility? If so, look into a "Miller Trust" which can be used to divert the 'extra' income. That money can then only be used for his care, and if there is any left when he passes, it goes back to the state.
I was in the same situation as you about 6 years ago. My mother had too much money in the bank (a few thousand dollars over the $2000. limit AND she made too much on Social Security & a little pension (she brought in $1800./mo. and the limit is $1400./mo.) to qualify for Medicaid/Medi-Cal. What to do?
I needed to keep working part time. There was no way she could have stayed home by herself. We had to think outside the box. Fortunately, we lived in Tijuana, Mexico at the time and we were able to place her in a nice facility near there. After a year and a half, the rent went up to $1800./mo. I couldn’t afford to chip in for bathing supplies, diapers, nutritional drinks, medicines, new clothes, etc. We wound up moving her to another Alzheimer’s facility in Tijuana costing $850./mo. They were attentive and did a good job of caring for her and spotting problems and calling the doctor. She lived there for a year and a half until she passed away 2 months ago at age 96.
In between facilities, I tried to take care of her in our home for 3 months with hubby’s help and a night worker. But my back is bad (40 years as a nurse) and I couldn’t do her physical care. Hubs worked from home but she was very confused and needed watching 24/7. He couldn’t get anything done. It just became too much for us. (Great way to ruin a marriage.)
I wish I had another answer for you. Are there family members that can take turns caring for him? How about a senior day center? Anybody you know that needs a job and would work for low salary?
Sorry, I didn't explain myself clearly. He applied for long term care Medicaid. He brings in $1800/mo. I will check out "Miller Trust". Today, I took a nap and he left the house. We live in the country off a small lake and he walked down the hill, fell and it took me an hour to find him. We have to do something. I'll call tomorrow and see what I can find out about the nursing home taking him and waiting until our house closes, that we are selling, and we will have to put the money towards him being in the nursing home. I have to have him safe.
He qualifies for long term care Medicaid then. he Just needs to do a Medicaid spend down. I think $1000 is the monthly income cap on your state so he needs to spend down $800 a month. Look in to a miller trust. $1000 of his monthly income will go to the nursing home and $800 will go in to the trust, the money in the trust can only be used for his care and Medicaid will be the beneficiary of the trust so they will get whatever is left when he dies. Good luck!
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.
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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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I needed to keep working part time. There was no way she could have stayed home by herself. We had to think outside the box.
Fortunately, we lived in Tijuana, Mexico at the time and we were able to place her in a nice facility near there. After a year and a half, the rent went up to $1800./mo. I couldn’t afford to chip in for bathing supplies, diapers, nutritional drinks, medicines, new clothes, etc. We wound up moving her to another Alzheimer’s facility in Tijuana costing $850./mo. They were attentive and did a good job of caring for her and spotting problems and calling the doctor. She lived there for a year and a half until she passed away 2 months ago at age 96.
In between facilities, I tried to take care of her in our home for 3 months with hubby’s help and a night worker. But my back is bad (40 years as a nurse) and I couldn’t do her physical care. Hubs worked from home but she was very confused and needed watching 24/7. He couldn’t get anything done. It just became too much for us. (Great way to ruin a marriage.)
I wish I had another answer for you. Are there family members that can take turns caring for him? How about a senior day center? Anybody you know that needs a job and would work for low salary?
Good luck. It’s tough being in this predicament.