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MEDICAID MEDICAID MEDICAID MEDICAID MEDICAID MEDICAID MEDICAID d. Had an SSI INELIGIBLE spouse who received TANF, VA pension or other assistance based on need for the month Medicaid is requested. Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance - An amount determined by adding together the federal minimum maintenance need standard (150% of poverty for 2 persons) and an excess shelter allowance. This amount cannot exceed the federal maximum maintenance needs standard except when authorized by findings of an administrative review/hearing. Housing Costs (principal place of residence) - The community spouse's expenses for rent or mortgage payment (including principal and interest), property taxes and mortgage/rental insurance. In situations where a maintenance charge is required, allow only that portion which does not include personal or individual utility expenses. Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) - An amount established under SNAP which is the statewide average of total monthly utility costs. Do not allow SUA if utilities are included with the rent and cannot be separately identified. If the telephone service is the only utility, allow the telephone allowance instead of the full SUA. Excess Shelter Allowance - An amount (if any) determined by subtracting the federal excess shelter deduction (30% of 150% poverty for two persons) from the community spouse's housing costs plus the SUA. Verification of the community spouse's gross income and housing costs must be obtained. If income verifications are not returned by the required date, the case will be completed without allowing a maintenance allowance. If verification of housing costs and/or utility expense is not provided, compute the spousal income allowance without it. The client will be notified on the Notice of Decision, the patient liability was determined without a maintenance allowance deduction. If, however, the verifications are received after the required date, the maintenance allowance deduction will be allowed beginning the month the verification was received. The community spouse monthly income allowance deduction will be discontinued if information is received the spouse is not receiving the maintenance allowance. F-315 BUDGETING PROCEDURES FOR SSI FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY SSI BUDGET FORM 2646-EE (Spouse to Spouse Deeming) F-315.1 Income Consideration Determine whether the client is considered an individual or a member of a couple with an SSI eligible or ineligible spouse by applying the definitions in this section. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services LONG TERM CARE SERVICES Medical Assistance Manual DEFINITIONS – INCOME CONSIDERATION 24 Sept MTL 05/24 F-310