Each Medicaid "Class of Assistance" has eligibility limits on monthly income. The most common Class of Assistance sought by older adults who seek legal advice is nursing home Medicaid; home health Medicaid is not far behind.
The monthly income limits for nursing home Medicaid and home health care Medicaid are identical. The limit is three times the monthly Supplemental Security Income benefit, which is adjusted annually. This year (2010), a person receiving the maximum SSI benefit gets $674 per month, so the Medicaid limit on monthly income is three times that amount, or $2,022.
If a Medicaid applicant has too much monthly income, we can fix that by creating a Qualified Income Trust, also known as a Miller Trust. However, until this is done, the applicant will not be eligible for Medicaid.
If the Medicaid applicant has a spouse or a dependent with low income, some income may be diverted to that person. With certain exceptions, all other income must be applied toward the cost of care, with Medicaid paying the balance of the bill.
If this page has has not been updated, the you can "google" the following phrase and get the current year's figures from the Medicare or Social Security website: "SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards"
If you are seeking additional information, a copy of the Georgia Medicaid Manual is on our website. However, we strongly advise you to seek professional assistance in planning for Medicaid eligibility.
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