If I’m pregnant and applying for Medicaid but am also in the process of receiving a settlement form a lawsuit that happened prior to my pregnancy, how will this affect my eligibility for benefits?
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If I’m pregnant and applying for Medicaid but am also in the process of receiving a settlement form a lawsuit that happened prior to my pregnancy, how will this affect my eligibility for benefits?
Asked on November 7, 2012 under Insurance Law, Michigan
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your settlment will impact your elgibility so you should contact and see if there is a spend down amount you need to be aware of to continue to be eligible for Medicaid. You cannot give the settlement amount because it will cause a penalty wherein you won't be eligible for Medicaid for quite a long time.
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