Effective January 1, 2026, the Community Spouse Resource Allowance will increase to $162,660.00. The combined resource allowance will increase to $164,660.00.
The Community Spouse income allowance will increase to $4,066.50.
The SSI monthly rate in 2026 will be $994, so the 2026 Medicaid income cap will be $2,982. In general terms, all 2025 rates and allowances will increase by 2.8% for 2026.
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