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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2019
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid spousal impoverishment standards for 2019 remain unchanged from 2018. The Community Spouse Resource Allowance stays at $109,560 maximum and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance remains $2,739 maximum for long-term care facilities.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. Long-term care facilities should continue using existing 2018 spousal impoverishment standards and ensure patient education materials reflect the unchanged $109,560 CSRA and $2,739 CSMNA amounts.