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Can Medicaid Recipients Transfer Property To Disability Recipients?

If you receive Social Security disability benefits, you may already know that you are permitted to keep money in a savings account without penalty. But perhaps you have questions about what rules apply to the transfer of property, particularly if one of the involved parties is receiving Medicaid.

According to MySanAntonio.com, if a recipient of Medicaid is living in a nursing home and therefore no longer needs their house, and they decide to transfer the deed to the property to a friend or relative, they will incur a penalty period in which they will not receive their Medicaid benefits.

If, however, you receive Medicaid and you would like to transfer ownership of your property to your child, you may do so without penalty if your child is disabled and receiving Social Security disability benefits. It doesn't matter how old your child is, so long as they are a recipient of Social Security Disability Insurance.

The rules for Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicaid can be confusing, particularly when trying to determine what you are permitted to do without it affecting your benefits. If you have questions about how you can apply for and receive your disability benefits, it may be in your best interest to contact a lawyer.

If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia, understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.