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Medicaid Changes Rules on Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon November 7, 2023in Medicaid

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…

Medicaid Changes How the Spousal Support Is Calculated

Posted by markelderlawon January 20, 2023in Medicaid

Most residents in a nursing home facility must use all of their monthly income to contribute to the cost of long-term care. Medicaid then pays the balance of that care. A nursing home resident, however, is allowed to keep $50.00…

Increase in Medicaid Utility Allowance for Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon January 4, 2022September 1, 2023in Medicaid

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. …

Change in Medicaid Laws Allow for an Increase in Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon December 3, 2021December 14, 2022in Medicaid

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…