Unfortunately, your father-in-law will have to contribute all his income except for a very small personal needs allowance – in many states just $72.80 a month – to his cost of care even after he has been approved for Medicaid coverage.
Harry S. Margolis practices elder law, estate, and special needs planning in Boston and Wellesley, Massachusetts. He is the founder of ElderLawAnswers.com and answers consumer questions about estate planning issues here and at AskHarry.info.
