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Payment for her care will depend on your insurance. Contact your agent to understand if palliative (basically keeping the patient comfortable) or hospice care are covered. If she's been working and is insured, she may have some coverage or it could include short term disability since she can't return to work. Example: My uncle was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and with no way to predict how long he'd have. He was declared disabled and received about $1200 per month for 5 months before passing away. Due to COBRA his health insurance was paid by his employer for 6 months after the disability declaration. This also meant his life insurance was still in effect at the time of his passing. So - "disability" might come through her employer or social security - you'll have to talk with each to understand what's possible. Her employer might also make use of the family leave to keep her insured but not pay her wages. A friend is currently retaining her medical insurance this way as she deals with terminal stomach cancer. Though, her participation in life insurance ended when her family leave started.
If you don't have insurance, medicare or medicaide are options, depending on your income. Again, the social services at your local hospital, hospice or your local Area Agency on Aging can help you understand those qualifications. Medicaide is paid through your state, generally the department of health and welfare, and is intended for low income patients. Medicare is intended for folks over 62 or 65, depending on your birth year.
I would also encourage you to contact your local hospice care provider(s). They are usually very kind and respectful in these situations. They can give you advice, recommendations and provide care for your wife. Hospice is also set up to handle various scenarios - care in your home, in a rehab center or a specialized hospice facility.
Best regards to you and your family.