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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2016
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2016 remain unchanged from 2015, with Community Spouse Resource Allowance staying at $109,560 and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance at $2,739. Long-term care facilities must continue to provide this information to residents about Medicaid benefits and include it in resident rights explanations.
Action Required
By January 1, 2016: Long-term care facilities must ensure resident admission packets and annual rights explanations include current spousal impoverishment standards ($109,560 CSRA, $2,739 CSMNA). Print updated HFS 3191 brochures if needed. Contact Bureau of Long Term Care at 217-782-0545 with questions.