Yes it is true. If you get medicare/medicaid, or SSDI you cannot have more than 2k. I lost what two generations saved for, through a trust, given to me to be able to keep my home. I was not allowed to keep those funds, even though it was stated in the trust not to use for medical. My folks had tried to protect me. Could not get benefits until those funds were extinquished. I am now loosing my home because I cannot pay the taxes. Lousy deal. ginnie