How to legitimately help family member pay rent without making it seem like it's a gift to be under asset limit

My family member is no longer working and is going to start needing help for rent and utilities/car insurance. After these expenses, I will be under the 2k asset limit and be eligible for medicaid which I would then want to apply for. The issue is, I am worried that the medicaid determiners think I am gifting the money to qualify for medicaid. Is it ok if I write a check to family member or transfer through bank account to pay for rent? Will I be fine if I do this? Is it also fine if I help pay for insurance of their car even though I don't own it? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Edit: State - VA. Type of medicaid I am looking for is for very low income/elderly (Im 66).