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Key Medicaid Figures for Illinois
HOME EQUITY LIMIT
$636,000
The state Medicaid program will not cover long-term care services for those with home equity above this limit, with certain exceptions.
Estate Recovery
YES - he state has expanded the definition of "estate" beyond the probate estate.
YES - the state has included a hardship provision in its estate recovery plan.
PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY SPOUSE
Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA):
$109,560
TRANSFERS
$10,732.83 ($352.86 per day)
Figure used to calculate transfer penalties
YES - a Long-Term Care Partnership program has
been implemented.
INCOME
$30
Monthly personal needs allowance for nursing home residents
ASSETS
$2,000
Resource limit for Medicaid recipients
NO - IRAs and other retirement plans are not protected (noncountable)
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