DeemingDeeming

Deeming

3 years ago

The SSI regulations describe deeming as the process of considering another person's income or resources to be your own. See…

Resource EligibilityResource Eligibility

Resource Eligibility

3 years ago

As a general rule, all countable resources owned by the Institutionalized Spouse are considered available to pay his or her…

Income of the Community SpouseIncome of the Community Spouse

Income of the Community Spouse

3 years ago

The law protects a Community Spouse with low income. It does this by diverting a portion of the applicant's income…

Income EligibilityIncome Eligibility

Income Eligibility

3 years ago

On the income side, there are three pathways to Medicaid eligibility for nursing home residents. First, SSI recipients are almost…

Nursing Home Medicaid and HCBS Waivers – Financial EligibilityNursing Home Medicaid and HCBS Waivers – Financial Eligibility

Nursing Home Medicaid and HCBS Waivers – Financial Eligibility

3 years ago

In evaluating financial eligibility for Medicaid, both monthly income and resources must be considered. The basic rule is everything having…

Financial Eligibility OverviewFinancial Eligibility Overview

Financial Eligibility Overview

3 years ago

Categorical and medical eligibility is covered in Chapter 2. Here we begin an aerial fly-over of financial eligibility. In this…

What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?

What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?

3 years ago

42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(2) states: An individual shall be considered to be blind for purposes of this subchapter if…

Medical EligibilityMedical Eligibility

Medical Eligibility

3 years ago

Only those persons with a medical need are eligible for Medicaid and not all persons needing help receive Medicaid. In…

More on State of ResidenceMore on State of Residence

More on State of Residence

3 years ago

With few exceptions (such as the existence of an interstate compact), a Medicaid applicant must be a resident of the…

More on CitizenshipMore on Citizenship

More on Citizenship

3 years ago

An applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a legally admitted alien to receive Medicaid. 42 CFR § 435.406. In…