My husband has mild Dementia. We live from check to check. Will they take his money? I won't be able to live on what I get in retirement. We have no 401 or savings. I'm new to this and very scared and want to do the things I need to do in a timely manner so I can have all my ducks in a row when the time comes. Thank you.
What are you applying for Medicaid for? Do you need home care, or is he going to need to be in a facility soon?
You might look at the Medicaid website for your state, or you might find a legal clinic through a local law school or the Area Agency on Aging. Hoping some of the saver folks will step up with more precise advice later in the morning.
I find above all else, don't listen to the folks who say "I heard that..." get the facts from the horse's mouth, not the horse's a $$.
I hope this works out for you.
Depending on your income, you could also look into low cost or subsidized housing and food benefits. Good luck and take care.