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(2) Propose termination if this causes the LTC beneficiary's reserve to exceed $2,000.

3. Whenever there is an application for Medicaid help with cost of care and a community spouse, notify the a/b, his representative, and the community spouse of the results of the assessment and protection period.

4. At a minimum, notification at disposition of an application must include the following information:

a. Total value of all countable resources and how the value was established at:

(1) The point a/b began his first CPI; AND (2) The point at application.

b. The amount of resources (CSRA) which are protected for the community spouse and the notice of the right to a fair hearing.

c. That the a/b may retain countable resources up to $2,000, the resource limit for 1.

5. If the application was approved, the notification must also include:

a. The amount of assets that must be transferred to the name of the community spouse.

b. The date the protection ends. c. The following rules about the protection period: (1) Verification must be provided on all transfers from the couple (or from the beneficiary's name only) to the community spouse's name only;

AND

(2) All resources remaining in the beneficiary's name become countable and available again.

d. The amount of income protected for the community spouse, if applicable.

6. Attach the notification regarding the results of assessment and protection to the appropriate eligibility notice.