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In ance with Federal statute, first party pooled trust accounts close upon the death of the beneficiary. Any funds that remain in the account must be retained by the trust or paid to the State(s) that provided Medicaid services on behalf of the beneficiary up to the amount of any outstanding Medicaid lien/s.

Disadvantages of a Pooled Pay-Back Trust: Funds are not readily available to the grantor/beneficiary; payments to providers must be requested and justified as reasonable and necessary. Fees and Medicaid costs must be paid before remaining assets are distributed to those named Remainder Beneficiaries.

A Pooled Trust can be established for a disabled individual of any age, and must be established and managed by a non-profit association. A separate account is maintained for each beneficiary, but funds are “pooled” together for investment purposes.

Special needs trusts are created to protect the assets of a physically or mentally disabled person while still allowing them to receive government assistance. Pooled trusts are a way to provide the benefits of a special needs trust without having to set up and administer a separate trust.

Benefits of MAPTs This type of trust can shield your assets from Medicaid, allowing you to preserve them to pass on to your family. A MAPT is an irrevocable trust, so once you transfer assets to the trust ownership, you cannot under most circumstances transfer them back.

Drawbacks of MAPTS Timing Is Everything. For a MAPT to function as intended, it needs to be created in advance to avoid the Medicaid lookback period. ... Income From MAPT Is Countable by Medicaid. ... Giving Up Control Is Non-Negotiable. ... Setting Up a MAPT Is Costly. ... Potential Effects on Care.

The following exempt resources are not counted for purposes of Medicaid eligibility: Your primary residence. Your family home is exempt if it's occupied by you, your spouse, or a minor or disabled child. ... Your car. ... Burial allowance. ... Irrevocable Burial Trust. ... Personal property. ... The first $20 of income.