Can a Medicaid Recipient Transfer the Proceeds from the Sale of a House to a Spouse?
A husband and wife sold their condo. The husband is a Medicaid recipient who moved into a nursing home a month before the...
Read moreThat is an important concern. The best bet would be for you both to purchase long-term care insurance, but that can be expensive and there is no guarantee that both of you are insurable. The next best step is to sign a prenuptial agreement that covers long-term obligations and subsequently to keep your finances separate. Depending on the state you are in should you need nursing home care, your new husband should be able to refuse to cooperate with your application for Medicaid coverage. This approach is often called “just say no” or “spousal refusal.” I would recommend consulting with an elder law attorney in your state to see how this strategy works there. To find an attorney in your state, click here.
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