I was informed from the VA that Medicaid can no longer take in to account the monthly benefit my dad receives towards his patient pay for the nursing home he is in. He gets his Social Security and a very small pension benefit from my mom's retirement plus his VA benefit.
How do I approach a not very nice case worker about this problem? I really don't know where to start
"However, if a veteran and/or spouse is receiving Medicaid and they are still struggling for funds to be able to afford care, they can apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit. The highest amount one can be awarded Aid and Attendance money while receiving Medicaid is $90. And this $90 has to be spent on personal care items only such as shampoo, soap, Depends, etc."
I caseworker should know that A and A ( if that is the benefit you are talking about) is not allowed when using Medicaid. If you have a problem with the caseworker ask for a supervisor. If you still have a problem the VA needs to get involved. Were you informed by letter?
If person is at home, a and a may work. In facility it is Medicaid.
Good luck it is a maze.