How to avoid the biggest mistake of Medi-Cal eligibility. The biggest mistake that applicants or their loved one make when confronted with skilled nursing home costs, is to give all of their assets away. They have the erroneous belief that by transferring title to property into someone else's name, they have then qualified for eligibility. An ill-advised gift or improper transfer of property will result in a period of ineligibility for benefits of up to 36 months. An elder law attorney can walk you through the minefield of complex state and federal regulations that collectively make up Medi-Cal.
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