If the non-HCB spouse is MHABD spenddown, only the expenses of the non-HCB spouse can be used to meet the spenddown. Do not apply the medical expenses of the HCB spouse toward the spenddown.
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If the non-HCB spouse is MHABD spenddown, only the expenses of the non-HCB spouse can be used to meet the spenddown. Do not apply the medical expenses of the HCB spouse toward the spenddown.