What are the Medicaid Application and Eligibility Requirements?
There are primarily four hurdles to get over in order to achieve Medicaid eligibility. Categorical Requirements A Person must be at least 65 years of age, blind, or disabled, and be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien. Medical Necessity The applicant must meet the medical eligibility requirements for Medicaid. This evaluation is completed by the applicant’s doctor on a TDHS provided form known as the 3652 or level of care form. Income Eligibility The applicant may not receive direct income of more than $1,911.00. If the amount exceeds the cap, a Miller Trust can usually solve the problem. Asset Eligibility The baseline amount for eligibility is $2,000.00 subject to many exceptions as indicated in this website. A person should not think that if the amount of assets greatly exceeds the $2,000.00 baseline amount that nothing can be done. There is usually an array of techniques available for legally preserving assets. The base amount for both spouses entering a nursing home and applying for
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