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Are Well Spouses Legally Responsible For Medicaid Expenses Of A Sick Spouse?
Federal Medicaid law permits states to deem the income and resources of the well spouse as available to the sick spouse. The extent of this deeming depends on whether the sick spouse is at home or … more
What Are The Income And Resource Levels For Medicaid?
Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. In 1997 the benefit level is $484 per month and the income cap is $1,452. No spend down is allowed and any excess will … more
Can Medicaid Place A Lien On Property Or Recover Against An Estate?
Aside from the resource rules described above, there are many exemptions, the biggest one being a homestead. However, Medicaid may impose a lien on a recipient`s property under certain limited … more
What Is The Qtip Trust?
QTIP trust stands for the qualified terminable interest property trust. It allows certain property to qualify for an estate and gift tax marital deduction even though it ordinarily would not … more
Whom Does Medicaid Cover?
States vary depending on the options they have elected. SSI states cover everyone who qualifies for the Supplemental Security income program (aged, blind and disabled). These states cannot have … more