In general
Each State shall establish a minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance for each community spouse which, subject to subparagraph (C), is equal to or exceeds—
(i)#
the applicable percent (described in subparagraph (B)) of 1 ⁄ 12 of the income official poverty line (defined by the Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with section 9902(2) of this title ) for a family unit of 2 members; plus
(ii)#
an excess shelter allowance (as defined in paragraph (4)).
A revision of the official poverty line referred to in clause (i) shall apply to medical assistance furnished during and after the second calendar quarter that begins after the date of publication of the revision.