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Change in Medicaid Laws: Minimum Amount Increases for Healthier Spouse

Posted by markelderlawon April 6, 2020August 4, 2023in Medicaid

When a healthier spouse requires long-term care in a nursing home facility, then that care can quickly deplete the family’s life savings. Fortunately, there are federal and state laws that prevent the healthier spouse from being impoverished. When a spouse…

Medicaid’s Determination of Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon October 30, 2018June 15, 2022in Medicaid

The calculated Medicaid spousal support when the husband or wife enters into a nursing home facility is often inadequate because Medicaid regulations base support on the poverty line for a family of two. If a spouse is not pleased with…