There are some programs that I can get some discounts due to him being on Medicaid if he is in my household. That would save me some money as money is tight.
When I get surveys and fill out forms, I am still counting him as part of my household. Am I wrong to do so?
Thanks.
I think that makes him a member of your household.
This might be a good time to reconsider your whole situation. Your DH at 69 may live for a long time. Your profile says you ‘live out in the country’, which I know myself can actually mean less exercise, not more. I also know that it may be hard to make friends, if you don’t have a lot in common with the neighbours and you aren’t a long term local. It may be sensible to consider downsizing yourself, and moving to somewhere better for visiting DH, and better for you. Don’t let the animals rule your life, rather than you rescuing theirs.
You say he's on Medicaid. This means Medicaid is paying for him to be in the nursing home. He is not part of your household because you do not provide food, shelter, or utilities for him. The nursing home does.
I would not advise you to try to fraudulently try to get benefits by claiming him as your dependent. You might get away it, but you might not. It's not worth taking the chance.
If money is tight, you may be able to get help on ur own. I would talk to Social Services.
Call your area on aging and ask them how you can get help. Just because your husband is on Medicaid does not mean that that's the only way for you to get some help.