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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2020
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2020 remain unchanged from 2019, with Community Spouse Resource Allowance staying at $109,560 and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance remaining at $2,739. Long-term care facilities must continue to provide this information to residents and potential residents regarding Medicaid benefits.
Action Required
Immediately: Long-term care and supportive living facilities must ensure patient education materials include the unchanged 2020 spousal impoverishment standards ($109,560 CSRA and $2,739 CSMNA) in both oral and written information provided to residents at admission and annually thereafter. Print updated HFS 3191 brochure if needed.