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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2025
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid updated spousal impoverishment standards for 2025, increasing the Community Spouse Resource Allowance from $129,084 to $135,648 and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance from $3,853.50 to $3,948.00. Long-term care facilities must inform residents of these updated standards when explaining Medicaid benefits.
Action Required
By January 1, 2025: Long-term care facilities in Illinois must update patient education materials to reflect new spousal impoverishment standards. Update oral and written information provided to residents about Medicaid benefits to include the new CSRA amount of $135,648 and CSMNA amount of $3,948. This affects resident admission materials and annual rights explanations.