2) Community Spouse Family Allowance
Customer is receiving ALTCS and has two dependents living at home with the community spouse. One dependent is the spouse’s brother, and the other is the 30-year-old child of the customer and spouse.
The brother’s total monthly income is $824.00 in Social Security Retirement benefits. His family allowance amount is calculated below:
Monthly Spousal Need (Effective 7/1/2026) $2,705.00 Brother’s income - $824.00 Remainder $1,881.00 Divide remainder by 3 /3 Family Allowance for the brother, rounded up $627.00
The adult child’s total monthly income is $300.00 in spousal support (alimony). Her family allowance amount is calculated below:
Monthly Spousal Need (Effective 7/1/2026) $2,705.00 Adult child's income - $300.00 Remainder $2,405.00 Divide remainder by 3 /3 Family Allowance for the adult child, rounded up $802.00
Add the Family Allowance for each dependent together to get the total Community Spouse Family Allowance.
Family Allowance for the brother rounded up $627.00 Family Allowance for the adult child, rounded up + $802.00 The total Community Spouse Family Allowance $1,429.00
The total Community Spouse Family Allowance is $1,429.00.