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Get your GuideIf I used my own money to pay for some of my mom's bills, can Medicaid deny her during the five-year lookback period? (The amount of money I spent is about $2,100.) If she files for Medicaid, can they demand that I pay for some of her care?
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Learn More About EldercareA Medicare Advantage plan’s denial of post-acute rehabilitation or skilled nursing care is not necessarily final. Recent federal investigations found high denial rates for certain types of post-acute care, but plans overturned a substantial share of denials when patients appealed. It's important to understand why these denials occur and the practical steps for challenging them, including requesting the denial in writing, gathering supporting medical records, asking a doctor or facility to document medical necessity, requesting an expedited appeal when appropriate, and seeking free assistance through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
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Read moreIf you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you have the option to enroll in a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). Not every D-SNP works the same way, and the best plan on paper isn't always the best plan for you.
Read moreA Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
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