Last year, more than 1,200 people in New York City officially turned their backs on their husbands and wives to qualify for Medicaid, triple the number of people five years ago. The practice, known as “spousal refusal,” is becoming more common as the population ages and the cost of nursing care rises — and it is coming under increasing attack by government officials looking to curb ballooning Medicaid expenses.Great moments in Bismarck's Welfare State.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Full Wallets, but Using Health Program for Poor
The New York Times reports: