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Key Medicaid Figures for Illinois

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HOME EQUITY LIMIT

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$636,000

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The state Medicaid program will not cover long-term care services for those with home equity above this limit, with certain exceptions.

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Estate Recovery

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YES - he state has expanded the definition of "estate" beyond the probate estate.

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YES - the state has included a hardship provision in its estate recovery plan.

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PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY SPOUSE​

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Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA):

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$109,560

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TRANSFERS

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$10,732.83 ($352.86 per day)
 

Figure used to calculate transfer penalties

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YES - a Long-Term Care Partnership program has
been implemented.

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INCOME

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$30
 

Monthly personal needs allowance for nursing home residents

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Friends
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ASSETS

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$2,000
 

Resource limit for Medicaid recipients

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NO - IRAs and other retirement plans are not protected (noncountable)

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