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Increase in Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois increased spousal impoverishment protection standards for Medicaid long-term care residents effective January 1, 2006. The Community Spouse Asset Allowance increased from $95,100 to $99,540, and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance increased from $2,378 to $2,489 monthly.
Action Required
No action required for billing teams. This is an outdated 2005 policy notice regarding Medicaid asset protection standards that facilities must include in patient education materials. Long-term care facilities should ensure they provide updated spousal impoverishment information to residents, but this does not affect billing codes or reimbursement processes.