I am 14 years younger than my husband and I am still working for at least 10 more years. Are my retirement accounts (funded directly from my pay check) safe or will they be counted in the Medicaid spend down? I know Medicaid can vary from state to state - we live in Kansas.
When you feel its time for Medicaid or even private paying a facility, you need to see an Elder lawyer well versed in Medicaid. He/she will tell you how to split your assets. DH half going towards his care and when the money runs out, Medicaid is applied for. You remain in the home, have a car and some or all of ur monthly income to live on.
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1629
Here is a good article on the subject;
https://www.cutner.com/resources/tips/11-evaluate-your-401k/
Speak with a Certified Elder Care Attorney in your state to be sure about all of this.
https://kcelderlaw.com/Elder-Law-Information/can-the-retirement-plan-s-for-a-married-couple-be-protected-if-one-spouse-needs-nursing-care#:~:text=In%20Kansas%2C%20the%20retirement%20plan,They%20are%20protected.