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Medicaid Rules Let Florida Retiree Keep $600,000 IRA While Entering Nursing Home
Original: She'll Enter a Florida Nursing Home on Medicaid With $600,000 Still in Her IRA. Because the Account Pays Out Every Year, the State Won't Count It as an Asset. The Income Is a Different Story
A Florida woman is expected to enter a nursing home on Medicaid while holding $600,000 in her IRA. Under the state's rules, because the account pays out every year, Florida treats it as an income stream rather than a countable asset, allowing her to qualify. However, the annual distributions themselves count as income, which affects how much she must contribute toward her care costs. The case highlights how retirement account structure can shape Medicaid eligibility.
Why now: Medicaid eligibility planning is a high-interest topic for retirees and their families navigating long-term care costs
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