Dumas, Weist & Mahnesmith
119 West Harrison Street
Rensselaer, Indiana 47978

Telephone: 219-866-4158   Fax: 219-866-2274


Frequently Asked Questions and Concerns
About Medicaid

1.  Will Medicaid take my home?

2.  Do I have to spend all my money and sell my property to qualify for Medicaid?

3.  If I go into the nursing home, do I have to sell my farm to qualify for Medicaid?

4.  Can I make any gifts or give away any of my property for 3 years prior to being eligible for Medicaid?

5.  If my spouse goes into the nursing home, will I lose his or her income?

6.  Will I only get to keep 1/2 of our assets if my spouse goes into the nursing home and have to spend down the other 1/2 of the assets to qualify my spouse for Medicaid?

7.  Is it too late to plan for Medicaid if I or my spouse is already in the nursing home?

The above questions and concerns can easily be resolved favorably with proper legal planning.  There are several options available to Medicaid applicants, spouses, and family members to preserve personal property and real estate.

Obtaining an attorney who concentrates his or her practice in the area of Medicaid planning and Medicaid eligibility can greatly assist in protecting personal property and real estate for you and your loved ones.

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