Which of the following individuals would be the most likely to immediately qualify for Medicaid?

A$)$

Harry and Harriet depend on Social Security income checks to meet their monthly expenses. Harriet recently became very ill and subsequently needed full$-$time nursing care.

B$)$

Barbara needs $24-$hour nursing care. Barbara gifted her stock portfolio and her remaining assets to her daughter just before she became ill six months ago.

C$)$

Tom has substantial income from invested assets. He also owns a home and a new automobile. Tom was recently admitted to the hospital because of a stroke that left him incapacitated.

D$)$

Margaret has a considerable amount of assets. She has been in a long$-$term care facility for the past five years, and benefits under her private$-$pay policy are about to end.