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Increase in Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2004
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois increased spousal impoverishment protection standards for Medicaid long-term care effective January 1, 2004. Community Spouse Asset Allowance increased from $90,660 to $92,760, and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance increased from $2,267 to $2,319 monthly.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is an informational notice about asset and income allowance standards that affect Medicaid eligibility determination for nursing home residents with community spouses. Long-term care facilities should update patient education materials about Medicaid benefits to reflect the new allowance amounts.