He receives Veteran pension, SSI, and Medicare. He also has a private pension.
I want advice, to understand the transfer of these benefits from Colorado to New Mexico, and any advice to getting it done as fast and efficient as possible.
And any advice on "Medicare Pending?"
I’d like to add that the Taos -Santa Fe - Los Alamos area has a lot of very VERY well off residents and retirees and facilities can easily fill spots with private pay. There’s huge # of federal or civil service or private defense contractor retirees from Los Alamos alone that have plenty retirement income to easily private pay to live in Taos or SF as Los Alamos is kinda boring. No hate intended but if you’ve been there visually it’s astoundingly bland compared to anywhere else in NM. Finding a nicer Medicaid bed may mean going quite far from Taos. Full disclosure: I have family & in laws in the area.
Btw Rio Rancho down from Albq. is trying to be a senior retirement destination. You might want to look there for a NH.
I think you mean Medicaid pending. If so, your Dad may have to set up residency in NM before he can apply for Medicaid. Medicaid is a state program and doesn't cross state lines. Medicaid doesn't pay for ALs. Where I live, its allowed after paying privately for at least 2 yrs. Then the AL has to not met the % of Medicaid allowed. Meaning, they only allow a % of the residents to have Medicaid pay for their care. The only thing Medicaid pays for is a Nursing home. But there is a cap for income and your Dad maybe over that. You need to check with NM. If he is, see if NM recogizes the Miller trust.