Stigma (botany) The stigma (plural: stigmata) is the receptive tip of a carpel, or of several fused carpels, in the gynoecium of a flower. Contents. Description. The stigma, together with the style and ovary comprises the pistil, which in turn is part of the gynoecium or female reproductive organ of a plant.
Even if your income exceeds Medicaid income levels in your state, you may be eligible under Medicaid spend down rules. Under the spend down process, some states allow you to become eligible for Medicaid as medically needy, even if you have too much income to qualify. This process allows you to spend down, or subtract, your medical expenses from your income to become eligible for Medicaid. To be eligible as medically needy, your measurable resources also have to be under the resource amount allowed in your state. Call your state Medicaid program to see if you qualify and learn how to apply. Dual eligibility
Penalty period. The general rule is that any gift an individual makes within five years of applying for Medicaid will result in a subsequent period of disqualification, which will occur after that person applies and becomes eligible for Medicaid coverage. This chunk of time is referred to as the penalty period.. For example, if you write a check to your son for $10,000 and apply for Medicaid within five years from the date on the check, then Medicaid will delay covering your expenses in the nursing home for some period of time.