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First, the house is a kind of collateral for the Medicaid assistance he's receiving, and most likely is subject to an already filed Medicaid lien which would have to be satisfied before any sale.
Second, if you're concerned about the ability to sell the house if you're unable or unavailable to do it, it's appropriate to consider who in the family might be able, willing and qualified to handle a sale, then create a DPOA or POA giving that person authority, under specific circumstances.
At that point, you might want to consider having an attorney draft the documents to accomplish this.
Third, you absolutely cannot remove his or anyone else's name from a mortgage. It would be a breach of the mortgage conditions and under normal, non pandemic conditions, could lead to the mortgage being declared in default for breach of conditions. A default which isn't cured could lead to foreclosure.
Fourth, the mortgage was presumably granted based on both your incomes, including whatever pension or SS your husband might have been receiving. If he's removed as a co-mortgagor (borrower), that would remove his financial assets from the financial assessment. You alone would then have that full obligation.
The lender may not find that your income alone is sufficient, and may "call" (accelerate) the mortgage and demand full payment of the outstanding balance.
Fifth, something is missing from the chain or potential events. "Removing" your husband's name from the mortgage not only is inappropriate and doesn't make sense, I don't see how it would ease title transfer if you pass. If anything, I think it would complicate the situation.
I have the feeling that something else is in play here, that there are other reasons for wanting to remove your husband's name from the mortgage.
Upon his death, you will still be able to live there but a lean will be placed on it by Medicaid. If at any time you leave the home or sell it, Medicaid will require the lean be paid. So, if you pass before your husband and the house is sold (must be market value) the proceeds will then go to his care. Any assets you were allowed to keep will go towards his care. There will be no inheritance.
Before you do anything with the house, you should talk to Medicaid. Even if you want to downsize, there are things that need to be considered. Husband owns half the house.