Mom cannot take care of herself but wants to sign out of rehab. Any advice?

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Janetp7 Asked December 2014

Mom cannot take care of herself but wants to sign out of rehab. Any advice?

Mom who cannot walk or stand wants to sign herself out of rehab. I work 12 hours days and my mother who is in rehab is being release on Dec. 29, 2014. Because she will not sign up for Medicaid. What are my options?

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Since she can't stand or walk where does she think she's going to be going when she signs out?

Definitely get in touch with the facility's social worker.

Do you have POA? If you have POA you can apply for Medicaid on her behalf.

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