Brooke F. asked

💰  Tax

I’m POA/Trustee for a friend on Medicaid. He’s a stroke victim with no real memory. The IRS informed me that he owed taxes from 2011 (his ex-wife never filed) and placed a $400 per month levy on his SS payment. Will this affect his Medicaid eligibility, since every dollar of his monthly payment is owed to either the care facility, health insurance, or incidental expenses? He’s in NJ. How should I handle this situation with both the IRS and Medicaid?

October 14th, 2023

Amy G. answered

The IRS levy on your friend's Social Security payment should not affect his Medicaid eligibility. He...

October 14th, 2023

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