About Kyla Kelim Expertise I can answer Medicare and Medicaid questions on a federal level but many state specific requirements would not permit more than a general answer for many specific questions regarding health insurance issues.
Experience I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in elder law issues, including Medicare, Medicare D, Medi-gap and related health insurance issues as well as nursing home Medicaid eligibility.
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Question My mother is currently on Medicaid through the state of Florida. I live in Massachusetts and considering the possibility of moving her to an assisted living or nursing facility in Massachusetts. How does Medicaid work when the member moves to another state?
Thanks,
Allison
Answer Allison, someone is Massachusetts is going to be better off answering this question. Vaguely, you are on the Medicaid, a state program, in the state in which you reside. Once she moves to Massachusetts, then she needs to apply. Most - if not all - states will have a period of retroactivity, in some cases 90 days, so it should not present a big problem. The problem is going to be finding a nursing home that will accept her under these circumstances and arranging for transportation.
