RochesterBecky
Junior Member
Proper Advice
Hi Kari,
You probably already figured this out, BUT, spending down is not what you were told. "spend-downs" are implemented by the FIA (Michigan) based on income of the Medicaid recipient. Essentially, a spend-down must be met before the State picks up the tab. It imposes great anxiety on disabled people in need of medical help. (Its not called a spin-down either as you were told)
Through SSDI your father is eligible for Medicaid immediately, its Medicare that is on hold.
Hope that helps..........
Becky
Hi Kari,
You probably already figured this out, BUT, spending down is not what you were told. "spend-downs" are implemented by the FIA (Michigan) based on income of the Medicaid recipient. Essentially, a spend-down must be met before the State picks up the tab. It imposes great anxiety on disabled people in need of medical help. (Its not called a spin-down either as you were told)
Through SSDI your father is eligible for Medicaid immediately, its Medicare that is on hold.
Hope that helps..........
Becky