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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Factors

Reissued June 9, 2026

Page 27 of I-1630 Replacing September 23, 2024

Revised/added text indicated by underscore

Deleted text indicated by “**” extended for an additional twelve (12) months. The exclusion period of eighteen (18) months, plus an additional twelve (12) months for a maximum non-resource counting period of thirty (30) months if:

• The excluded resource is geographically within the disaster area as defined by the presidential order,

• The individual intends to repair or replace the excluded resource and,

• The individual presents evidence of good cause. (Good cause is present when circumstances beyond the individual’s control prevent repair or replacement of the lost, damaged, or stolen property; or keep the individual from contracting for such repair or replacement.)

If such cash is commingled with other funds assume that non-excluded funds are withdrawn first.

Note: Exclude as income the proportionate share of interest paid on a commingled account.

 Certificates of Deposit

Refer to Time Deposits.

 Contributions from Tax-exempt Organizations

Do not count as resources the following gifts, made on or after October 28, 1996, from tax-exempt organizations, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to children under age 18 who have a life-threatening condition;

• Any in-kind gift, not converted to cash; and

• A cash gift to the extent that the cash excluded does not exceed $2,000 in any calendar year. Retained cash in excess of $2,000 received in a calendar year is subject to regular resource counting rules.