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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Factors

Issued January 7, 2026 Page 23 of I-1550 Replacing November 13, 2025

Revised/added text indicated by underscore Deleted text indicated by “**” which a profit was not expected Individuals who elect not to itemize tax deductions, contributions of money or made to the following qualified charities:  Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other religious organizations;  Federal, state, and local governments, if solely for public purposes; Nonprofit schools and hospitals;  Nonprofit schools and hospitals; The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, CARE, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, or Boys and Girls Clubs of America;  War veterans' groups Annualized Deduction Up to $300 for individuals. Up to $600 for people who file Married Filing Jointly Deduct 1/12 Monthly IRA deductions Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly Moving expenses: Only if active duty military and moved due to permanent change of station. Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly Penalties on early withdrawal of savings Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly Self-employed health insurance deductions Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly The deductible part of self- employment tax Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly Self-employed pension (SEP), Simple, and qualified plans Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly Student loan interest deductions Annualized Deduction Deduct 1/12 Monthly

A deduction is not allowed for money or property given to: o Civic leagues, social and sports clubs, labor unions, and chambers of Commerce;