He is correct. My parents wanted to do the same thing since I’m living w them & providing basic needs. I’m on Medicaid(expanded-NJ). Medicaid office mentioned same thing above, If claimed as dependent, status will change according to the parents income (& regardless if they are retired & only receiving SS)... if parents income is above the qualifying max income earned(in NJ for Single, it’s around $1300) they will be INeligible...
