One way to invoke an Excel macro from MATLAB is by launching Excel as a COM server from MATLAB using the 'actxserver' command. Suppose there is an Excel file 'myFile.xls' containing the macro called 'Macro1'. The following commands should first open the Excel file and then run the macro: % Create object.
This is a trust that cannot be changed by the individual who created it. This asset would be included in all Medicaid eligibility formulas. These kinds of trusts are not useful when planning for Medicaid. The irrevocable trust is subject to the 60 month look back period. The funds of the trust are eventually paid to the beneficiary, but any income from the trust may be used to pay for living expenses of the grantor. This includes the costs of nursing homes.
Under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (the DRA), there has been significant changes in the rules that govern the treatment of asset transfers and homes of nursing home residents. Medicaid has what is called the lookback period. At this point in time, the lookback period is 5 years prior to the month that you are applying for coverage for nursing home care. This means that a penalty period may be imposed for the transfer of non-exempt assets for less than the fair market value.