My 84 yr old mother was in a rehab center for 2 months. The total medical expense for that plus one wk in hospital is $4500. Rehab center not willing to work out anything but $600/month. If mom skips the house pmt then that would be the only way. Have offered $100/mo but was rejected. Mom was denied for Medicaid - not sure why. I am at my wits end trying to avoid the lawsuit. Any advice?
Mail that sucker. They will deposit the $ 50 check. Do this again next bill. You now have established repayment terms which they have accepted by cashing the checks.
Ok about her income bring too high for Medicaid issue. See if she can do a Miller Trust or QIT to qualify. Done all the time & totally legit. Usually done for those needing NH & Medicaid to pay. I don't know it works if they are still at home - but
the too high income should be able to be resolved by a Miller. It's not a DIY project, you need elder law to structure this. Good luck.
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If your Mom still own her own house, it might be time to start downsizing. I know that easier said then done. With a home, there will be costs to update and repair that would cost as much as what is owed to rehab. Something to think about.
Are you in contact with an Eldercare attorney about the Medicaid Denial?