007: Does Tutu Qualify for Medicaid?

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If you’ve ever tried to google how to qualify for Medicaid, you know it’s SO confusing. Even though Medicaid is a federal program, it’s a little bit different in every state. It’s so common for our clients to leave their Medicaid google search more confused than when they began it!

Can tutu own a home? A car? A bank account? A pension? What happens if she gives it away?

In this episode, we’ll go through the Hawaii rules covering what you are allowed to own to qualify for Medicaid.

Haven’t heard of Medicaid? It’s the program that pays for an incapacitated senior’s stay at a nursing home, such as Hale Makua or Kula San, or adult foster care. It’s different than the medical insurance program, Medicare (confusing, right?). Medicare might pay for a short stay at a nursing home, if you are rehabbing from surgery for example, but it won’t pay for a long term stay.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Hawaii-specific Medicaid regulations
• Eligibility criteria
• What does Medicaid actually cover in Hawaii?
• What does not count toward tutu’s Medicaid eligibility?
• What if tutu is married? Can she get medicaid?

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