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Increase in Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2012
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Medicaid spousal impoverishment standards for long-term care residents in Illinois increased effective January 1, 2012. The Community Spouse Asset Allowance increased from $109,560 to $113,640, and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance increased from $2,739 to $2,841 monthly.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is an outdated 2011 policy notice about Medicaid long-term care facility requirements that has already been superseded by current standards. If your practice provides services to nursing home residents, verify current spousal impoverishment standards with Illinois Medicaid.