Are the rules for Medicaid different in each state?

 

CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH THE SHORT VIDEO Medicaid is covered by federal law, so the basic rules are going to the same for every state. However, there are going to be some nuances that are going to be different, regarding spend-down amounts, there are going to be differences regarding how an application's going to be processed, so it's very important for a person to speak to a certified elder law attorney to assist them and guide them through the Medicaid process.