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Resource Limit Increase and Resumption of the Resource Test for Medical Cases
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois has significantly increased the Medical Assistance Program resource limits from $2,000/$3,000 to $17,500 for both individuals and couples, and resumed resource testing after the Public Health Emergency ended. This will make more patients eligible for Medicaid benefits and affect eligibility determinations for new applications and redeterminations processed after May 12, 2023.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and eligibility verification staff should be aware that more patients may qualify for Illinois Medicaid due to increased asset limits ($17,500 vs previous $2,000-$3,000). Update patient eligibility verification processes to account for resumed resource testing on applications and redeterminations processed after May 12, 2023. Consider re-checking eligibility for previously denied patients who may now qualify.