My MIL has been on Medicaid for some time now. She recently was convinced to sign a quit claim deed to her property to a non-family member. What are the consequences for this? Will she lose her coverage? Is there a penalty for this?
T, I would research community medicaid in moms state. My understanding is, community medicaid allows transfers of homes. However, if mom needs a facility in the next 5 years, this action will create a penalty period for moms care being paid for.
Are you concerned about the person mom just gave her house to? Are they going to evict her if she doesn't pay rent. Personally, I would be freaking out that my mom just gave her home away and could be homeless if this person is not of the highest integrity.
Sounds like she's been scammed, which is the most concerning part of this right up front. Call the police, then see an elder care attorney about the Medicaid part.
If this home was listed as one of your mother's assets at the time she went on Medicaid, then this is GIFTING and it means big trouble. Yes, she may well lose her coverage. See an elder law attorney at once.
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Are you concerned about the person mom just gave her house to? Are they going to evict her if she doesn't pay rent. Personally, I would be freaking out that my mom just gave her home away and could be homeless if this person is not of the highest integrity.
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If she needs Medicaid funding to pay for LTC Medicaid, she won't be able to get it because she has gifted her home.
Is the arrangement that the person she gifted to will care for her until death?
Yes, she may well lose her coverage.
See an elder law attorney at once.
It makes a difference if it is community medicaid or long term care medicaid.
You will get better help answering that.