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[quote=Anonymous]Hi all, 
complex situation. My dad currently lives in the UK but is a US citizen. He was stuck in the UK after being in the hospital for months and was unable to travel. He's now able to travel, although his dementia is worse and he uses a walker.  I am hoping to get him back to the US by the end of May beginning of June.  He has little to no money, approx $1600 in SSI, and less than $2000 in the bank. I currently live in a one-bedroom in DC and am looking to move into a 2-bedroom place so he can be with me. But...I work full-time and need support for him and probably eventually nursing home care. I think he's eligible for Medicaid. Has anyone had recent experience getting Medicaid to pay for care for their parent? He's 90, has COPD, dementia, and a seizure disorder (that's what landed him in ICU and care in the UK for months). He's not entitled to social care in the UK; he would stay there (long story), but is only entitled to medical care, not to social care, and therefore not to full-time nursing home care or carers in the home. He currently lives with his UK-based partner, but she is also aging and can't keep up with his care needs. They are not married, and she can't pay for his care either. I'm already spending $2,000 per month on his care there, and I can't sustain that. So this needs to all change. He wants to be back in the US, but navigating the Medicaid situation feels very overwhelming. What options have you all found that could work?
Thanks for any positive advice! [/quote]

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