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BUDGETING FOR INSTITUTIONALIZED SPOUSES IN SPECIFIED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVERS (HCBS)

b) Compare the resulting figure to the Medicaid Income Level for One or the Medicaid Standard and MBL Living Arrangement Chart, as appropriate, whichever is most beneficial. (See REFERENCE MEDICALLY NEEDY INCOME AND FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS for Medicaid Standard and MBL LIVING ARRANGEMENT CHART for Congregate Care Levels) NOTE: In instances where 2 spouses are participating in the waiver, the resulting income of the two spouses is compared to the appropriate household for two. c) Income of the non-waiver spouse is not considered available. d) No income is deducted to bring the non-waiver spouse’s income up to the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA). e) No family member allowance is deducted. If there is any remaining available income, the waiver participant may spend down. (See INCOME EXCESS) A non-waiver spouse or family member who is also applying for Medicaid must have their eligibility determined as a separate household from the waiver participant.

(MRG)

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UPDATED: JANUARY 2009

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INCOME PERSONS IN MEDICAL FACILITIES

BUDGETING FOR INSTITUTIONALIZED SPOUSES IN SPECIFIED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVERS (HCBS)

b) Compare the resulting figure to the Medicaid Income Level for One or the Medicaid Standard and MBL Living Arrangement Chart, as appropriate, whichever is most beneficial. (See REFERENCE MEDICALLY NEEDY INCOME AND FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS for Medicaid Standard and MBL LIVING ARRANGEMENT CHART for Congregate Care Levels) NOTE: In instances where 2 spouses are participating in the waiver, the resulting income of the two spouses is compared to the appropriate household for two. c) Income of the non-waiver spouse is not considered available. d) No income is deducted to bring the non-waiver spouse’s income up to the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA). e) No family member allowance is deducted. If there is any remaining available income, the waiver participant may spend down. (See INCOME EXCESS) A non-waiver spouse or family member who is also applying for Medicaid must have their eligibility determined as a separate household from the waiver participant.

(MRG)