Both federal and state laws allow a portion of a person’s income to be paid to the healthier spouse. The healthier spouse is referred to as the “community spouse”. The amount of the spousal support is based upon a very…
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New Medicaid Rules Concerning Spousal Support
If a spouse requires long-term care then Medicaid has strict rules with respect to resource and income eligibility. After the family’s resources are spent down, then the institutionalized spouse will be entitled to Medicaid assistance to pay for his or…
Medicaid Now Allows the Healthier Spouse More Assets
There is a tremendous cost associated with nursing home care for a spouse. Most nursing home facilities charge approximately $12,000 to $13,000 each month for a semi-private room. Medicaid will pay for nursing home care, but only after the family’s…
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Medicaid Has Two Snap-shot Dates for a Married Couple
When a spouse enters into a long-term care facility, the cost of that care can be catastrophic. Fortunately, there are federal laws that protect the healthier spouse from being impoverished. According to the federal statute, there are two important dates…
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Married Couples Can Now Protect More Assets
The cost of long-term care is catastrophic. If a husband or wife needs long-term care then the family’s assets are quickly depleted on the cost of that care. Once the assets have been spent down then the family can acquire…
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