A:  Consider these Medicare/Medicaid facts:

2010 Medicare and Medicaid Allowances

Medicare Coverage for Nursing Home Care

• Skilled care only
• 3 day prior hospital stay
• Medicare approved facility
• Days 1-20: Full Benefits
• Days 21-100: All but $137.50 per day
• Days 101+: Nothing

Medicare Coverage for Home Health Care

• Medically necessary
• Part-time or intermittent care
• No hospital stay required
• Must be homebound
• Custodial care not included

2010 Medicaid Limits for Married Couples

• Married Couple Income Amount
  - $2,739 per month ($32,868 annually)
• Married Couple Resources
  - Assets up to $109,560
  - Residence (as long as Community Spouse lives in the house)
  - Household Furnishings
  - Burial Fund

2010 Medicaid Limits for Single Person

• Individual Income Amount
  - $50 per month
• Individual Resources
  - $13,800 Savings
  - $1,500 Burial Fund