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03Jun

Change in Medicaid Laws Protect More Assets for Married Couple

Posted by markelderlawon June 3, 2022in Medicaid
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The cost of long-term care can be catastrophic.  Many families deplete their life savings and assets on the cost of this care.  Fortunately, there are federal and state laws that protect the healthier spouse from being impoverished.  These laws and…

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25Mar

Income Cap Changes for Medicaid

Posted by markelderlawon March 25, 2022March 27, 2022in Medicaid
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In order to qualify for Medicaid assistance, an individual’s gross monthly income must be less than the Medicaid income cap.  If a person’s gross monthly income is greater than the Medicaid income cap then he or she will not qualify…

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04Jan

Increase in Medicaid Utility Allowance for Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon January 4, 2022in Medicaid
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When a spouse enters into an assisted living facility or a nursing home, a portion or all of his or her monthly income must be paid to the facility.  There are laws that protect the healthier spouse from being impoverished. …

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03Dec

Change in Medicaid Laws Allow for an Increase in Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon December 3, 2021January 4, 2022in Medicaid
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If a husband or wife requires long-term custodial care, then the healthier spouse may be entitled to spousal support.  The amount of the spousal support is based upon his or her monthly income and the minimum amount that the healthier…

Read More Change in Medicaid Laws Allow for an Increase in Spousal Support

10Nov

Change in Medicaid Laws Concerning Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon November 10, 2021in Medicaid
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If a spouse requires long-term care in a facility, then a portion of that spouse’s income must be paid to the facility as his or her “cost share”.  The spouse who is institutionalized is allowed to keep $50.00 per month…

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