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The big issue I think is that once you turn 65, Medicaid goes from being income proven to being asset proven (I think). It is some really low figure like $10,000 in total financial assets other than home and 1 car and grave plot!
Before 65 you can have $10 million and be on medicaid.
As I said, the US system is a patchwork full of inconsistencies. We are used to it, and have learned to cope with it. But if you describe it to a foreigner, he will shake his head in disbelief.