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Increase in Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2005
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois increased spousal impoverishment protection standards for Medicaid long-term care effective January 1, 2005. The Community Spouse Asset Allowance increased from $92,760 to $95,100, and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance increased from $2,319 to $2,377 monthly.
Action Required
This is a 20-year-old policy with no current billing implications. No action required for current billing operations.