Can a nursing home take my Mom's house?
My Mother was recently placed in a nursing home and we expect she will need care for more than the 21 days that Medicare pays. She owns her home and title to her house is in her name only. If my Mom's medicare coverage runs out (she has no other coverage) can the nursing home seize her house for payment of ongoing medical expenses? Thank you.
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Re: Can a nursing home take my Mom's house?
No. Medicaid can not take your mom's house while she is in the nursing home. The State may claim a lien against the house after your mom's death for reimbursment of medicaid nursing home expenses. Do not transfer the house without first talking to an elder law attorney. This could result in disqualification of medicaid benefits.
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