by Andrew Sykes | Sep 12, 2016 | Elder Law - General, Medicaid Planning, Related - Medicaid Planning
Federal law provides a number of protections for a Medicaid applicant’s spouse (also known as a “community spouse”). Problem is, too few people know of these protections and too many couples fail to take advantage of them. Result? A couple can lose tens of thousands,...
by Andrew Sykes | Jul 5, 2015 | Elder Law - General, Medicaid Planning, Related - Medicaid Planning, Related - MPlanning for Individuals
Imagine that your husband recently suffered a stroke. After a stay in the hospital, he now resides in a nursing home. His doctor tells you your husband will not likely improve and will need to stay at the home indefinitely. You worry how you will pay for care at...
by Andrew Sykes | Aug 8, 2011 | Medicaid Planning, Related - Medicaid Planning
A Medicaid applicant’s spouse shouldn’t become impoverished, according to federal law. One protection for the spouse is the community spouse resource allowance. (Another is the monthly maintenance needs allowance (or MMNA) which you can read about here.)...