July 18, 2011 Paul A. Kryglik, Director Office of Regulations Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 Re:…
When applying for Medicaid, the nursing home spouse (called the Institutionalized Spouse) is often a joint owner (or sole owner)…
One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked issues when planning for - or evaluating - Medicaid eligibility is this:…
Each year, most Medicaid eligibility limits are adjusted for inflation. The 2023 Georgia Medicaid income and resource limits are: SSI…
The Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment allowances are updated annually. Below are some of the annual allowance figures we've saved. The most…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the 2023 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards. Among the highlights are the…
Another “option” that may be considered in appropriate cases is divorce. Deeming between spouses terminates when the marriage terminates. In…
MCCA includes a mechanism for increasing both the CSRA and the MMMNA in certain cases. The methods by which this…
As eligibility is being determined, if the Community Spouse’s monthly income falls below the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (“MMMNA”),…
Income and resources are treated differently. Unlike resources, income is not pooled in determining eligibility; the Community Spouse’s separate income…