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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2010
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Federal spousal impoverishment standards for long-term care Medicaid eligibility will remain unchanged for 2010, with Community Spouse Asset Allowance staying at $109,560 and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance remaining at $2,739. Healthcare facilities must continue including this information in patient education materials about Medicaid benefits.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is an informational notice confirming that existing spousal impoverishment standards remain unchanged for facilities providing long-term care services and patient education about Medicaid benefits.