The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 implemented Spousal Impoverishment Protection Legislation in 1989 to prevent married couples from being required to spend down income and other liquid assets (cash and property) before one of the partners could be declared eligible for Medicaid coverage for nursing facility care. The spouse residing at home is called the __________ spouse.

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The spouse residing at home is referred to as the "community spouse" in the context of Spousal Impoverishment Protection Legislation.

The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 Implemented Spousal Impoverishment