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Increase in Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2007
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois increased spousal impoverishment protection standards for Medicaid long-term care effective January 1, 2007. The Community Spouse Asset Allowance increased from $99,540 to $101,640, and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance increased from $2,489 to $2,541 monthly.
Action Required
No immediate billing team action required. This is an informational notice about Medicaid asset and income protection limits for spouses of long-term care residents. Long-term care facilities should update patient education materials to reflect the new spousal impoverishment standards when counseling residents about Medicaid benefits.