My Child Helps Pay My Bills. Do I Need to Tell Medicaid? (From elder law answers)

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I'm applying to Medicaid. I am over the income limit but have household expenses that exceed my income. My daughter also contributes so that I can make ends meet. Does Medicaid consider the money my daughter provides for support additional income? Or, does Medicaid view the money from others as a demonstration of need? I'm referring to money used to help pay taxes, house repairs, and things along those lines.

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If your daughter gives you the funds and you pay your bills, that’s income that needs to be reported on your Medicaid application. If, instead, she pays the bills directly, you don’t need to report it.