Question about income change prior to application

[vetwife]

Hi All,
I love, love this website.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work Debbie for our beloved vets.
I think I posted this in the wrong spot to get any help for my question.

We will be applying soon for my husband to hopefully receive this benefit. He is 84, has had a stroke and needs care for all daily life functions. Eating, bathing, dressing, etc. He is a veteran of the Korean War. I am his caretaker.
 I was able to work a couple of days a week part time because we had a close friend that would stay with my husband. I now need to stop working to stay home. I plan to apply after receiving my last paycheck soon.
Will I be able to not include any work income as long as it after the date of my last paycheck when we apply??
Is income also counted only from the date of application just as current expenses are???
We hardly have any savings so no problem with asset rule.
Otherwise only income is SS, with several medical deductions.
Thank you in advance for any advice 
vetwife

[katy225]

Your medical expenses need to be enough to qualify you.  Also, if you, as his wife, are his caretaker, you cannot be paid.  Do you have any other outside caregivers?  Maybe another family member?  Being in an ALF or having a caretaker is basically the #1 reason most get the award as it is the biggest expense.

[vetwife]

Thank you so much for your reply katy225
I am aware that spouse cannot be paid which makes sense.
I will have some caretaking expenses for him as needed which I would include in application.
I understand that medical expenses for husband and wife can be deducted from income.
So my health insurance costs and his will bring our income very low...