Permanent Protection for Seniors from Spousal Impoverishment in Medicaid
This act aims to make permanent financial protections for married couples where one spouse receives home and community-based care through Medicaid. This ensures the spouse remaining at home does not have to spend down all their savings to cover care costs, preventing their impoverishment.
Key points
Provides permanent financial protection for spouses of individuals receiving long-term home and community-based care funded by Medicaid.
Removes the expiration date of current provisions, making this protection indefinite.
Helps families maintain financial stability when one spouse requires long-term care.
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