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    Spousal Impoverishment

    Rules protecting income and assets for the spouse of a Medicaid nursing home resident.

    Definition

    Rules protecting income and assets for the spouse of a Medicaid nursing home resident.

    Why it matters

    Spousal Impoverishment is part of the Medicaid vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.

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