Topic: maximum resource standard
Resources are determined by adding the total resources that are individually and jointly available to the couple as of the month of the individual’s entry into the nursing facility, regardless of the date of application for Medicaid. For ADvantage and HCBW use the date of application to determine total resources for the couple. The amount […]
When the LTC applicant has a Spouse The intent of this policy is to ensure the community spouse (CS) avoids being left with nothing. Income is determined separately for an individual and his/her spouse for ADvantage, Nursing Home Care and Home Community Base Waiver/Intellectually Disabled (HCBW/ID) services. If the CS’s monthly gross income is less […]