The account is less than $2000. The letter states that the assets "should" be forwarded to the Oregon Department of Human Services. Can he be forced to give the Oregon DHS money out of this joint account? Can he be held legally responsible for the entire amount or would half of the money be his? Confused!!!!
There is a good thing to know here, and I'm glad that it wasn't so expensive for you and your husband. Joint accounts can be a huge headache when it comes to Medicaid. A spouse would get to keep half, but other people would not. Children shouldn't be putting their own money into the elder's account because of this.