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