AZ Sheriff who opposes Obamacare has heart attack, can't pay his medical bills (ethical, states)

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by Weichert

I was responding to someone else who posted that. And I agreed that its likely so. That means probably, not a certainty. But ask the the prior poster for definitive proof if you wish.

It is more likely that the former sheriff and his wife own things of value. If they do, they would have to divest themselves of those things to qualify. I went through this with my father in law.

[kidkaos2]

Originally Posted by BruSan

Haaar! Karma's a beetch ain't it? Using his office to castigate a program to then fall victim himself to the philosophy of "I'm-all-right-jack" is just too good to be believed, especially when the need for charity is factored into his situation.

In other words, you care more about your politics than you do about the health or integrity of another human being. Gotcha.

[Weichert]

Originally Posted by pommysmommy

It is more likely that the former sheriff and his wife own things of value. If they do, they would have to divest themselves of those things to qualify. I went through this with my father in law.

Ummm, maybe so. Does expanded Medicaid require selling all assets before qualifying for it? Or is it income based only?

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by Weichert

Ummm, maybe so. Does expanded Medicaid require selling all assets before qualifying for it? Or is it income based only?

Yes. You need to meet the poverty guidelines. https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-...nsion-and-you/

[paradiseca]

Originally Posted by pommysmommy

Yes. You need to meet the poverty guidelines. https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-...nsion-and-you/

You can own a house and a couple of junky cars. What else is new. By the way where are all the usual suspects who blast Obummercare and Medicaid?

[Weichert]

Originally Posted by pommysmommy

Yes. You need to meet the poverty guidelines.

Not so sure about that. I'm pretty sure that I've read that no asset test is made in the ACA expanded Medicaid option, income based only.

In any event I'd bet he and his wife have enrolled in Obamacare/expanded Medicaid. Not a certainty of course but likely.

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by paradiseca

You can own a house and a couple of junky cars. What else is new. By the way where are all the usual suspects who blast Obummercare and Medicaid?

That depends on where you reside.

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by Weichert

Not so sure about that. I'm pretty sure that I've read that no asset test is made in the ACA expanded Medicaid option, income based only.

Not all states have expanded Medicaid. The smart states opted out because there are not tax dollars to pay the feds for this program after 3 years.

[Pruzhany]

Originally Posted by Weichert

Ummm, maybe so. Does expanded Medicaid require selling all assets before qualifying for it? Or is it income based only?

Selling? No. Medicaid simply takes a house and sells it under their own guidelines (they know better then to trust people who try to transfer it to someone else for a buck). As to assets they consider of value past that, they will need to to be sold down to be below $22k.

[ohhwanderlust]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

Offended by his adherence to principles?

Are you kidding? It's the complete opposite. He likely opposed the healthcare reform because he believed people should have to pay for their own healthcare...and here he is now begging for money.

Don't get me wrong, I hope he recovers and that he's able to pay off his bills...but I also hope he learns the necessity of others being able to do so as well.