When one spouse needs long-term care and applies for Medicaid, the other spouse may face a difficult question: How can I help pay for my spouse’s care without sacrificing my own financial security and ability to maintain my lifestyle? In this Medicaid Monday webinar, elder law attorneys Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming will explain the Medicaid rights and planning options available to the spouse who does not need long-term care. They’ll discuss how thoughtful legal and financial planning can help preserve assets, protect income and provide greater financial security for the future.
Learn about:
- Spousal refusal: What it is and when it may be used
- The community spouse’s rights to income and assets
- Medicaid’s rules for married couples and how they affect the spouse who remains at home
- When assets or income can be transferred between spouses
- Legal planning strategies to preserve assets and protect the community spouse’s financial security
- Steps to take before a spouse’s Medicaid application to avoid unnecessary financial hardship
Register here to reserve your spot. Free to attend.
