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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Factors

Reissued August 11, 2025

Page 25 of I-1530 Replacing February 17, 2025

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medical insurance premiums).

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Do not count any assistance received under Title II of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970.

Do not count any funds received from May 1, 1991 through May 1, 1994 as state or local government relocation assistance.

RENTAL PROPERTY INCOME

Count as unearned income if the applicant/beneficiary does not perform any work activity related to the property such as maintenance and yard work.

Count as earned income if the owner of the income is in the business of renting property. Refer to Self-Employment. Note: In LTC cases, count rental income as unearned income.

Budget gross rental income minus allowable costs of production that are paid during the budget month. Allowable costs of production include but are not limited to:

• Property taxes,

• Insurance,

• Interest payments on mortgages,

• Incidental repairs that are minor repairs to an existing structure, such as replacing a leaky faucet,

• Maintenance, such as lawn mowing or housekeeping,

• Curator fees, and

• Management (realtor) fees.

Do not deduct capital expenditures that are expenses for an addition or increase in the value of property, which is subject to depreciation for