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LKE5050
Asked February 2017
My mother and I have a joint checking and savings account. Do I claim the entire amount for Medicaid?
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pamstegma
Feb 2017
Yes you report all the money to Medicaid.
You give Medicaid 5 years of the bank records, including cancelled checks. You should NOT be listed as a joint owner, only as a signer on the account.
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You give Medicaid 5 years of the bank records, including cancelled checks. You should NOT be listed as a joint owner, only as a signer on the account.