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Old 12-08-2024, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
According to the dictionary, shenanigans are "secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering". I don't condone shenanigans. But, I don't see anything wrong with following the Medicaid law to a person's best advantage. There are 91 million people currently enrolled in the Medicaid program. These are not just poor people. If you are eligible for a Government benefit, why not use it? And, if the Government wants children to take care of their parents, why pay for their nursing home care? Change the law.
I agree.
Since when does following the law set up by state and federal legislators cause you to be labeled a grifter? Could they not amend the rules if they chose to? I have no issue with those who decide to spend down all of their assets to pay for care as they age but I am not in that group if there are laws that offer an alternative.