Dad is in Nursing Home. Mom is living on her own. We are in the process of applying for Medicaid. NH wants mom to allow them to handle the Medicaid application and wants all of dad's income to go directly to them. Mom is concerned that they will not give her any amount as a community spousal allowance. Has anyone had the NH handle this process? Something seems fishy with this request.
Secondly, it is NOT up to the Nursing Home to decide how much Mom gets as a Community Spouse. It is totally up to Medicaid.