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AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATE 300% SSI Limit $2,982 1/1/2026 Personal Needs Allowance (Nursing Facility) $40 no change Personal Maintenance Allowance (165% SSI) $1,641 1/1/2026 Medicare Part A (Paid Medicare Taxes 40+ Quarters) $0 no change Medicare Part A (Paid Medicare Taxes 30-39 Quarters) $311 1/1/26 Medicare Part A (Paid Medicare Taxes <30 Quarters) $565 1/1/26 Medicare Part B $202.90 (may vary, check SOLQ) 1/1/26 NBD Child Allocation & NABD Deeming Standard $497 1/1/26 CBC Special Earnings Allowance 300% SSI $2,982 1/1/26 Spousal Resource Standard $32,532 1/1/26 Max Spousal Resource Standard $162,660 1/1/26 Max Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance $4,066.50 1/1/26 Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) $2705 7/1/26 Excess Shelter Standard $811.50 7/1/26 Excess Home Equity $752,000 1/1/26 Utility Standard Deduction (SNAP) $375 (1-3 HH Members) 10/1/25 Utility Standard Deduction (SNAP) $476 (4 or More HH Members) 10/1/25
Last Section Revision Date: July 2026
NOTE: The information in this section are associated with Chapter M14 – Long Term Care (LTC) of the Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual. The Medicaid covered group determines which income limit to use to determine eligibility.