24. Early this year, Marvin was placed in a nursing home where he receives Medicaid benefits. His wife, Eileen, remains in the couple's home. When evaluating Marvin's eligibility for Medicaid, the county worker who conducted the financial assessment determined that the couple's joint countable assets totaled $18,000. Under the spousal impoverishment rule, what is the maximum amount of these assets Eileen is allowed to retain? oa. $9,000 ob. $6,000 c. $2,500 od. $18,000 25. To be eligible for Medicaid, an individual must meet certain criteria. These criteria include all of the following EXCEPT: O a. The individual must belong to a demographic group that his or her state has defined as Medicaid eligible. ob. The individual must be currently institutionalized. c. The individual must have a medical or functional impairment. od. The individual's assets and income must be at or below specified levels