What should I do if my elderly parents have been exploited? Their eligibility for medicaid is in jeopardy.?

Question

Their names were taken off a house they invested a great deal of money in, and the profit did not go to them. The way I understand Medicaid laws, if they need to go into a nursing home in the next five years, they could be penalized 7 to 15 months. I have evidence of the deed and their loan being paid off. I believe they know their names are off the loan and they must have been coerced to not receive any of the money. I have called a medicaid lawyer and she says call the police. I have talked to a detective and he says drop it because medicaid probably won't find out. I want to let my parents know what is going on, but am afraid they may take my name off as power of attourney so I will be unable to interfere with whoever is exploiting them. I appreciate any insight into this matter.

Answer 1

You actually need the help of a professional Attorney who has dealt with these kind of situations.

I hope you get one fast!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Under Pennsylvania law, they may be a victim of elder abuse. Not all elder abuse is physical. Some of it is financial. If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, call the Attorney General's hotline for elder abuse. 1-866-623-2137 to learn more about the Elder Abuse Unit or to discuss issues ranging from financial scams to consumer victimization.

Additionally, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging provides protective services to senior citizens in the Commonwealth through their Area Agencies on Aging. If you have any reason to suspect that an elderly person may be victimized in any way, call 1-800-490-8505 to find the Area Agency on Aging that serves your county.

If you are a resident of another state, contact your county's area agency on aging.

Answer 3

The Bush/GOP Department of Justice have no time or patience with citizens complaints against their government or thieving unscrupulous corporations and businesses.
You're probably out of luck.