Her stimulus check is there on her trust but it should be up to her how she wants to spend it...
Thank you all for your help.
I totally understand that money she gets from social security is to pay for the facility care etc .
But that stimulus check is for mom to use it or give it whomever....
But the director said quote: he would buy her a 60" tv with it .. LMAO she's blind!
I'm durable POA and will seek legal action .especially if they spent $1000.00 on her clothes shoes etc
But no RECEIPTS for me
Thank you for the great information you provided!
I do not see the love for people. SMH
Would not want my loved one at that facility.
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Read details here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/22/no-nursing-home-cannot-take-your-stimulus-payment/
Quick summary of what I've read:
**The IRS issued an advisory last week**** to clarify that the economic impact payments distributed as part of the latest stimulus package belong to recipients, not a nursing home or assisted-living facility.
**** article dated JUNE 22, 2020, so he CAN'T feign ignorance - this WASN'T issued last week!!!
**The IRS and other federal agencies have reported hearing situations where nursing homes and other elderly care organizations have seized the payments, arguing that because the residents are receiving Medicaid, the facilities are entitled to the money.
**“The IRS issued this reminder ... that
“These payments do not count as a resource for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and other federal programs for a period of 12 months from receipt.
They also do not count as income in determining eligibility for these programs.”
**The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also put out an advisory.
"...the stimulus payment is an advanced tax credit, and as such, it is not considered income, which is why it’s not taxed. As a result, for the purpose of qualifying for federal benefits, such as Medicaid, the stimulus payment is not counted as a resource..."
The article suggests contacting your state AG, if they took the funds and refuse to return them.
That blowhard at the facility needs a reality slap. I would contact the place and go up the food chain. If that gets you the same answer, contact the state AG - let them get up their butts and do a scope - they may find even more "issues" and make some trouble for them!!
Is your mom inquiring about the money? How did you happen to speak to the DON about it?
So cool, all that excellent information!
That answers it! 🍎
Here is how the PNA acct works
https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS99/rpt%5Colr%5Chtm/99-R-0025.htm
Here is what the IRS says about Stimulus checks and Nursing homes
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-alert-economic-impact-payments-belong-to-recipient-not-nursing-homes-or-care-facilities
Your POA does mean s***. Your Mom's representative. Maybe a letter from a lawyer will confirm it.
Here is how u can spend it
Are There Restrictions on How I Can Spend the Stimulus Money?
In general, a resident can spend the stimulus money as they wish, including gifts and charitable
contributions. This is the resident’s money to spend on their wants and needs.
Here is the site I found it.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ncler.acl.gov/getattachment/Resources/Nursing-Home-Residents-and-Stimulus-Checks-(1).pdf.aspx%3Flang%3Den-US&ved=2ahUKEwiM46mxzIDsAhU_lHIEHc-HDaMQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw2oRhhdl0rbH0uJdTv3Jia2