Spouse in nursing home on medicaid. Can still file joint return?

Bella15190 · ‎June 6, 2019

IsabellaG · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, you can file a joint return with your spouse as long as you were married on December 31,2016. I can't, however, speak to how that would affect Medicaid eligibility.Each state has different rules about who can get Medicaid and what is covered.

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IsabellaG · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, you can file a joint return with your spouse as long as you were married on December 31,2016. I can't, however, speak to how that would affect Medicaid eligibility.Each state has different rules about who can get Medicaid and what is covered.

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kirk435 · ‎October 24, 2023

husband and wife both live Mooresville Indiana,

xmasbaby0 · ‎October 24, 2023

@kirk435 This thread has has no activity for quite a few years. We are not sure why you are posting here. Please ask a clearly worded, specific question so we will know how to help. Include more information than just where the people live. But no personal information like SSN's etc.

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Spouse in nursing home on medicaid. Can still file joint return?