How much savings is a spouse allowed to keep while trying to spend down for other spouse's Medicaid qualification?

Changes were made to the eligibility requirements on February 1 this year so check your State's Medicaid website.

Last night I read an article on the American Council on Aging detailing why and how to get help with the application process - https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/find-a-medicaid-planner/.
I hope you find it helpful...

This would best be answered by an Elder Law attorney with Medicaid experience specific to your state, since the rules do vary by state and also making mistakes can be expensive and stressful.

This likely varies by state specific criteria and your particular circumstances. In the case of my parents, my mom began using Medicaid after burning through a long term care policy and being private pay very briefly. The nursing home received all her SS check. Dad kept all his SS, all his retirement pension, all their checking and savings account funds, their house, and one car. He had to sell one car. It wasn’t a financial crisis for him at all