MEDICAID WILL ONLY PAY FOR LONG TERM CARE IF THE BELOW CRITERIA HAS BEEN MET!
(This criterion has been known to change annually)
*BE ADVISED*:
In addition to Long Term Care Facilities, this criterion will need to be met even if care is requested at home.
FINANCIAL CRITERIA
Medicaid will pay for Eldercare for Maryland residents whose monthly income is about $1,436 per month for a household of one person in 2019... And those with assets totaling less than $2,500.
(Contact Maryland Access Point at: 1-844-627-5465 for further income eligibility guidelines)
Individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid and do not need to apply
MEDICAL CRITERIA
• Homebased individuals must need help with activities of daily living in their homes and meet the program’s medical level of care; Activities of daily living may include bathing, grooming, dressing, eating and getting around.