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[quote=Anonymous]Has anyone had to go through the process of having a parent or older relative declared disabled, and deal with their "entitlements"?

My step dad is having some health problems and I think he's going to lose his job and remain unable to work.  He's only in his late 50s.  I know that if he is determined to be disabled, he can begin to collect his (paltry) social security.  My concern is with his ongoing healthcare needs.  I understand that in order to be on Medicaid, he has to basically be destitute.  They won't count your car and house against you but any other assets have to be depleted before you can participate in Medicaid, is that correct?

There are certain circumstances where some property can be transferred to others so it doesn't "count against you" with Medicaid.  http://health-care.lawyers.com/medicare-medicaid/9-Medicaid-Myths-That-Could-Cost-You.html

I know that a discussion with an attorney is probably in order, but I wondered if anyone had actually been through the process of preparing an elderly relative to be on Medicaid, and what you learned from the experience.

Thank you if you can share anything.  [/quote]

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