Medicaid and gambling
Michigan Medicaid
So I am currently a stay at home mom. Before everyone judges me , I’m currently a stay at home mom because my son had many medical problems when he was born and it was impossible for my job to work with me. I maxed out all my pto and vacation and couldn’t make it work , I couldn’t find a daycare we could afford, and we have no family or friends in the area to help watch our son. I’m currently going to school online and will graduate shortly so I can provide for my family and not have government assistance. So here’s my dilemma. I currently have Medicaid for my son and I. I do not have any other income coming in. Usually any extra money I have goes to my boyfriend for bills. My mom and sister came to visit me recently for my mom’s birthday. She wanted to go to the casino( I live a state away and she wanted to go to one she hasn’t been to ) and invited me. I never gamble nor am I in the position to gamble money. My boyfriend was kind enough to give me 30$ so play a few slots. Well I happen to win 3200$ on one slot game. I had to verify who I was and fill out a tax form. Ever since I won , I have been freaking out because I’m worried I will lose my Medicaid and WIC. I have done research and they say your winnings only count for income the month you win it. Well that income would be over the monthly limit. Do I need to call Medicaid and report it and lose Medicaid ? Or what happens . I am so lost in the process but also do not want to get in trouble.
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