Review of Advantages of Community Spouse Resource Allowance

As indicated in Post 11, the community spouse resource allowance is not limited after the applicant receives Medicaid.

The advantages of this have been discussed in several posts and are to be considered in accordance with the situation.

For example, if a spouse is in a nursing home and the home has been transferred to a community spouse, the community spouse may sell or gift the residence after the applicant receives Medicaid (see Post 94). Similarly, if the community spouse inherits property after the applicant receives Medicaid, the inheritance is received free of the Medicaid rules.

As indicated in Post 33, if the community spouse is working, it has been suggested that the community spouse cease working until the applicant receives Medicaid. After such time, the community spouse can resume working and receive the earnings free of the Medicaid rules.


Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice and each person may have unique facts for which legal consultation may be necessary.
© June 2011, Post 147