While federal regulations prevent nursing homes from requiring a third-party to be personally liable as a condition of admission, “responsible party” isn’t always clearly denied and can have costly implications if taken in the wrong context. Generally, the responsible parties role is to make sure that the nursing home bill is paid by the resident and, if in the event their funds run out, they may be required to file for Medicaid on the residents’ behalf. Not following through can lead to a possible breach of contract situation with far-reaching consequences.
Can an adult child be responsible for their parent’s nursing home bill?
