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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2018
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2018 remain unchanged from 2017. Long-term care facilities must continue to provide information about Medicaid benefits including the Community Spouse Resource Allowance of $109,560 and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance of $2,739.
Action Required
By January 1, 2018: Long-term care facilities must ensure patient admission materials and annual disclosures continue to include the unchanged spousal impoverishment standards ($109,560 CSRA and $2,739 CSMNA). No updates to existing documentation are required since standards remain the same.