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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2021
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2021 remain unchanged from 2020 for Long Term Care and Supportive Living Program providers. The Community Spouse Resource Allowance stays at $109,560 maximum and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance remains $2,739 maximum monthly.
Action Required
No billing changes required. Long Term Care facilities should continue using existing spousal impoverishment standards when providing patient information about Medicaid benefits and resident rights explanations.