Medicaid Current Numbers
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| Amount | Effective | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. CSRA Minimum a | $29,724 | 1/1/23 |
| 2. CSRA Maximum a | $148,620 | 1/1/23 |
| 3. Minimum MMNA b | $2,465/month | 7/1/23 |
| 4. Maximum MMNA a | $3,715.50/month | 1/1/23 |
| 5. Shelter Standard c Heating Non-Heating Telephone | $740/month $679/month $401/month $34/month | 7/1/23 5/1/23 2023 2023 |
| 6. Personal Needs Allowance | $45/month | 7/1/07 |
| 7. Home Maintenance Deduction | $936.10 (6 month limit) | 1/1/23 |
| 8. Penalty Divisor | $12,869.59/month $423.11/day | 1/1/23 |
| 9. Resource Limit | $2,400 if income ≥ $2,742/month, $8,000 if income <$2,742/month | 1/1/23 |
| 10. Excess Home Equity Limit | $688,000 | 1/1/23 |
| a – Annual CPI Adjustment b – 150% of poverty level—family of 2 c – 30% of Minimum MMNA These figures compiled as a service of Sykes Elder Law, LLC. |
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