What is Title XIX?
Title 19 is a welfare program within the Social Security System that pays for all or part of nursing home care for individuals who qualify based on level of assets and level of income. The criteria for Title 19 have changed frequently. Title 19 rules changed substantially in 2006 in important ways that may disqualify some people from receiving Title 19 benefits. These changes have been fully implemented by Wisconsin as of January 1, 2009. There are pitfalls to qualifying for Title 19 benefits that people should understand. If your health is failing or you are just becoming older, you are more likely to make gifts to your children or give away your assets. It is important to assess your situation and determine whether making gifts within a 5-year period may disqualify you from receiving Title 19 benefits. A 2005 law change brought changes to the Title 19 program and greatly complicated Title 19 rules regarding the divestment of assets. A Title 19 divestment (gift) can be real estate, mo
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- My insurance company (or Medicare or Title XIX) paid my medical bills (or disability benefits) are they paid back after a lawsuit?
- roviders responsible for covering transportation of Title XIX/XXI persons age 21 and older?
