Can I claim my disabled Son, who receives Medicaid and SSI, on my 2007 taxes without affecting his benefits?
Posted March 23rd, 2008Ron P asked: My Son was declared permanently disabled for mental health reasons in 2007. My Son is 24 years old. He recently started receiving Medicaid and SSI in 2007. My son has lived with me since his illness began in 2006.
I did not claim my Son in 2006. I am hesitant [...]
How do I go about getting my child signed up for medicaid?
Posted March 21st, 2008Two peas in a pod asked: My daughter is due in August and I have no idea how to go about signing her up for medicaid. Right now I am on my parents insurance, but when the baby is born she will not be covered. How do I sign her up?Caffeinated Content
Medicaid and nursing home payments - where may I learn more of the rules?
Posted March 20th, 2008BillF asked: Preparing for elderly family members, we want to better understand the “rules of the game”. We understand that Medicaid does not consider cars as assets, nor do they consider prepaid funeral expenses. Is there a recommended source, with current rules, that describes how to manage the transition from having health to [...]
Is it difficult to get onto a group health insurance plan after being on medicaid?
Posted March 20th, 2008roses25 asked: Is it difficult to get onto a group health insurance plan after being on medicaid for a year? I qualify for medicaid. Once I’m done with my education in a year from now I will want to get onto the employers group health insurance plan. Does being on medicaid in the past [...]
How long should families be allowed on Medicaid and food stamps?
Posted March 19th, 2008Mimi81 asked: Should states start demanding people and families to take care of themselves after a couple years of having been on assistance?
I work in the human services field and it surprises me to see how many people with children state that they don’t work and demand to have financial assistance because they don’t [...]
How does Medicaid work as a secondary health insurance?
Posted March 18th, 2008lehongphong asked: I am pregnant and on my mother’s insurance (Bluecross Blueshield). I was wondering if anyone knew about what would happen if I also got Medicaid to take care of the expenses that BCBS does not cover… I don’t really know if this a good idea or not…Caffeinated Content
How can a permanent resident become eligible for medicare or medicaid?
Posted March 18th, 2008MMQD asked: My parents are both over 70. They became permanent residents last year. But they never actually worked here before. Is there a way for them to become eligible for medicare or medicaid? If they have to work, how long do they have to work? Can they work at private industry or self-employed?Create a [...]
Can a college student still recieve social security benifits and medicaid after the age of 18?
Posted March 18th, 2008lynne and brad asked: I have been recieving social security benifits since my mom got disabled wich is pretty much all my life and i have ADHD and i think thats y i get the social security benifits and medicaid. I am currently goimg to college and i am almost 18. The benefits stop at [...]
How difficult is it to get a tubal ligation via Medicaid in Illinois?
Posted March 18th, 2008TC asked: I want to know how difficult it is to acquire one, paid for by Medicaid, in the state of Illinois, at the age of 23. I never want to have children. Any links to helpful info would be appreciated. Also, I know tubals are covered here by Medicaid, but I can’t seem to [...]
What happens when someone is being investigated by medicaid and flees the state?
Posted March 18th, 2008Learly bear asked: A counselor in my city has been comitting medicaid fraud for the past 2 years and is being investigated..they are barely at the “audit” part of the investigation…but she sold her practice and is moving out of state tomorrow…what is going to happen to her?Create a video blog…instantly.