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To: cuban leaf

I wonder how much so-called Medicaid divorces may be driving up the stat for older Americans...


7 posted on 08/23/2019 10:08:06 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds)
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To: mewzilla

What is a medicaid divorce?


10 posted on 08/23/2019 10:12:49 AM PDT by cuban leaf (We're living in Dr. Zhivago but without the love triangle)
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To: mewzilla
I wonder how much so-called Medicaid divorces may be driving up the stat for older Americans...

At least a bit.

Two single retirees living together qualify for more government benefits then one married couple. Sad but there you are.

17 posted on 08/23/2019 11:08:12 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Human beings don't behave rationally. We rationalize our behavior.)
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To: mewzilla

Social Security as well. The people stay “married” but the piece of paper has been cut. These couples can run into issues when medical decisions are needed but the spouse is no longer considered legal “next of kin”!


22 posted on 08/23/2019 11:35:22 AM PDT by mdmathis6
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