65 and Older: Applying For Medicaid In Ohio
Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides long-term health care for those age 65 and older who meet certain income and asset requirements. Medicare is a federal health insurance program available for anyone age 65 or older regardless of income or asset level but does not cover long term care. Thus, if a senior needs long term care, they pay for it from their own resources until they reach a level qualifying them for Medicaid eligibility, at which time Medicaid takes over and pays the long-term health care facility’s bill going forward. The basic rules are as follows. All numbers are Ohio Medicaid figures for 2022.
An individual applying for Medicaid must satisfy an income eligibility test. The applicant’s eligibility must not exceed $2,523 per month. If the applicant is married, the applicant’s spouse’s income is not counted. Also, the non-applicant spouse may be entitled to a minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance (MMMNA). If the applicant would otherwise qualify for Medicaid other than failing the income test, they can set up a qualified income trust (QIT), … Read More... “Getting to Know the Basics of Medicaid”
