KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt November 20, 2021 02:52:00
Of care but make too much money to qualify for many of the public benefits available >> reporter: spouses in about half the states may qualify through state or private programs under requirements that vary by location. but in oklahoma, she's ineligible because of an outpatient program rick attends twice a week she's had to burn through their savings. >> there are people who receive disability from the government. do you think caregivers should? you're linked to a disability. >> i do. i will never be able to work as long as i am taking care of him. >> reporter: experts say couples should make a...