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I've posted several times in this thread that it's often possible to preserve at least some assets while still qualifying for medicaid. It's well worth consulting with an elder care lawyer. An initial consultation is usually free and you at least will know where you stand.

This is correct. I've been practicing elder law for almost a decade now. You'd be surprised how we can preserve all of someone's assets and get Medicaid turned on.

Also, don't forget if either spouse was a vet, you can also get caregiver benefits turned on and a lifetime pension called aid and attendance. The pension for aid and attendance is $2,700/mo tax free for life for a married couple. It's life changing for many seniors.

We can often get both Medicaid and VA benefits turned on at the same time too.

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Posted by PJinAtl

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Posted on 4/27/24 at 6:28 pm to TheOcean

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Also, don't forget if either spouse was a vet, you can also get caregiver benefits turned on and a lifetime pension called aid and attendance. The pension for aid and attendance is $2,700/mo tax free for life for a married couple. It's life changing for many seniors.

Curious about this. As I think I mentioned earlier my mom has Parkinson's and is developing congestive heart failure and is getting beyond what the wife and I can do for her.

My dad was drafted in I think '51. Ended up in a transportation battalion in Germany, served his 2 years active duty, and was discharged with another 2 years of inactive reserve. He and mom met/married after his time was up.

He died in 1994. The only two VA benefits he ever used were a VA loan in the 60s or 70s to buy my grandmother a house, and he has a VA foot stone.

Dad never saw combat, did his minimum tour. Would mom still qualify for the caregiver benefits or aid and attention service?

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