MC #23 (12/11)
STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #23
MANUAL: Aged, Disabled and Long Term Care Medicaid Eligibility Manual
DATE: December 1, 2011
This year Social Security announced a COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) increase effective 2012. We have updated Addendum 1 , Addendum 2 , and Addendum 6 with the following items to reflect the 3.6% cola Cost of Living Allowance increases for 2012:
An increase to the Long Term Care community spouse resource and income allowance and household member standards; An increase to the Excess Home Equity resources maximum; and An increase to the Special Long Term Care Income Standard Medicare Part A and B premiums Medicare Part D premium and coverage information, including changes to the Low-Income Subsidy program
If you have any questions please contact the Policy and Program Development Team at 465-3382 or email dpapolicy@alaska.gov .
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