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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2011
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Federal spousal impoverishment standards for Medicaid long-term care will remain unchanged in 2011, with Community Spouse Asset Allowance staying at $109,560 and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance at $2,739. Healthcare facilities must continue providing this information to residents about Medicaid benefits eligibility.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is an informational notice about unchanged Medicaid spousal impoverishment standards that primarily affects long-term care facilities' patient education requirements rather than billing processes.