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Can an Ex-Spouse Receive Spousal Support Payments from a Medicaid Recipient?
My mother and father are divorced. My father entered a nursing home in Ohio and needs to ap...
Read moreIs There Any Downside to Bringing a Medicaid Recipient Home From a Nursing Home?
- January 15th, 2019
Q
My mother has been receiving Medicaid in a nursing home for four years. Now we want to bring her home (to her daughter's) for the remainder of her days. What is the disadvantage in doing so?
A
There should not be any disadvantage. Depending on your state, you may or may not be able to get some Medicaid-covered assistance for your mother at home. In some cases, even the family member providing the care can receive a stipend.
For information on getting outside help at home, click here.