Elder Law, Are well spouses legally responsible for Medicaid expenses of a sick spouse? You Might Also Like If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions? Will my loved one get worse care in the nursing home once Medicaid starts paying for his/her care? Can I add my daughter's or son's name to my bank account instead of having a power of attorney? If I go into a nursing home and my wife stays home, how much of my income can she keep? Do I need to have my loved one evaluated? And by whom?
Elder Law, Are well spouses legally responsible for Medicaid expenses of a sick spouse? You Might Also Like If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions? Will my loved one get worse care in the nursing home once Medicaid starts paying for his/her care? Can I add my daughter's or son's name to my bank account instead of having a power of attorney? If I go into a nursing home and my wife stays home, how much of my income can she keep? Do I need to have my loved one evaluated? And by whom?