Can my spouse draw caretaker benefits from my disablilities

Answers:
AT THE PRESENT time it is possible but not very likely
the government made changes regarding this issue in the medical reforms
it will be easier for a relative to collect a benefit,but there are a lot of ifs,ands and buts. these new benefits are scheduled to go into effect sometime 2011
research msn internet for time period a week ago
there is a very detailed article that explains what you want
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