Medicaid Rules for Married Couples: What Happens When One Spouse Needs Long-Term Care

Episode Summary:

Antony Turbeville breaks down the complex Medicaid rules for married couples in Florida, explaining how assets are assessed when one spouse needs long-term care. Learn about the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA), spousal impoverishment rules, and strategies to protect assets. Tony shares insights from his 17,000+ cases and discusses the importance of proper legal documentation.

 

⏱ Key Timestamps:

00:01 - Introduction to Medicaid Mastery

00:16 - Medicaid assessment for couples' finances

01:42 - Explanation of spousal impoverishment rules

04:24 - The role of empathy in elder care planning

05:45 - Impact of Google reviews on business

07:23 - Understanding "Just Say No" concept

11:31 - Dispelling myths about losing assets

12:38 - Essential legal documents for crisis planning

14:45 - Tony's passion for helping families

 

About The Show:

Medicaid Mastery delivers expert insights into the real long-term care Medicaid system. Each episode provides valuable information to help families navigate complex Medicaid regulations and protect their assets.