My mother owns her home and I live with her. She is currently in a nursing/rehab and her private pay insurance and medicare have run out. If she goes on Medicaid, can Medicaid force the sell of her house when she dies to reimburse them? I know it has to be transferred out of her name for 5 years, is it too late to do that, even if she can come home and lives over 5 years?
You are an adult child, not a spouse. If you were a caregiver to your mother for a sigificant time, there may be options, but you'd have to check with an elder attorney or an estate attorney -someone who knows the Medicaid laws and how your state operates.
Good luck,
Carol
So far all 6 siblings are not concerned about getting their share of the house. They all have great jobs and their own homes. I am going to have a document drawn up stating that they relinquish all rights to the property and that I will not go after them for money to keep the house going once Mom is in a nursing home. It's a huge house that needs work, and I will have to pay the heat, taxes etc., but at least I won't be thrown out of the only home I've known. Each state is different, but check with a lawyer that specializes in elderly matters. They will know your state laws, and be able to give you suggestions on the matter. Good luck!
Anyone know if this is the case in California, that the caregiver who has lived there for a number of years can continue living in the house upon passing of parent...and what about reverse mortgage part?