There are expenses that can and should be incurred before a Medicaid application is filed.The person at the nursing home who is assisting you with the application may or may not tell you about them. If the expenses are not paid before the application is filed, the expenses may come out of your own pocket after it is filed.

Waiting too long to talk to an attorney knowledgeable about the Medicaid rules, can end up costing you more than the consultation.