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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2015
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2015
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The prevention of spousal impoverishment standards for Medicaid long-term care remain unchanged for 2015. The Community Spouse Resource Allowance stays at $109,560 maximum and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance remains $2,739 maximum. This affects billing and patient counseling for Medicaid-eligible long-term care residents.
Action Required
By January 1, 2015: Long-term care facilities must continue using existing spousal impoverishment standards in patient education materials. Billing teams should ensure financial counselors are aware that CSRA remains $109,560 and CSMNA remains $2,739 when discussing Medicaid eligibility with couples. Update any 2015 reference materials to reflect these unchanged standards.