Many people work hard to acquire real estate and then later find that that real estate makes them ineligible for Medicaid to help pay for nursing home or in-home, long-term care.
When a spouse enters a nursing home, the cost of care can be financially devasting. Many families are simply unable to afford long-term care, without applying for Medicaid. To qualify for Medicaid, there are limits on the resources that an applicant may have. Resources include both income and assets.