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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]jump on to this...my in laws are in PA.  currently paying for their own nursing care.  their assets will run out....as the sole provider in my household is there any way I could get stuck footing the bill for my MIL and FIL?!
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Absolutely not, if they are in a nursing home, apply for the special nursing home medicaid.  They will take their social security and leave them $75 a month each, so you just supplement their needs.  We have been through this.  No, you do not foot the bill.[/quote]

You won't get stuck footing the bill for your MIL and FIL IF you ensure they apply for Medicaid. If they somehow mess up on the Medicaid process due to the strict parental fillial laws there is a possibility you will get stuck with the bill. The nursing home will go for whoever they think they can get the money from. It is your responsibility that they don't mess up the paperwork or the onus is on you.[/quote]

When you sign in your parent, they ask you to sign lots of forms.  One was financial.  We told them my MIL was an adult and we were not financially responsible.  They argued with us and I said I'd have my lawyer look it over to verify what they are saying.  I never signed it.  They send us bills in my name and my husband's.  We do not pay them and told them to stop as we are not paying.  They legally cannot bill us for services for someone else when we didn't sign a consent (nor is she my mother which makes it even more odd but I handle the daily care issues).  Even if you don't apply for medicaid, then the hospital will have staff to do it or they need to make a plan for your parent before releasing them.  If the other family members are gifted money, then they will be denied medicaid until that amount is repaid or made up I forget how.  You will only be stuck with the bill if you consent.  So, read paperwork carefully.[/quote]

You sound terrible.[/quote]

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