Important 2013 Dollar Limits for Medicaid

Medicaid figures are released annually by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), effective at the beginning of the year.

The following are important limits for long-term care Medicaid for 2013:

Community Spouse Resource Allowance (maximum): $115,920

Community Spouse Resource Allowance (minimum): $23,184

Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: $2,898

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (lower 48): $1,181.25

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (Alaska): $2,365.00

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (Hawaii): $2,176.25

Home Equity Limit: $536,000

Expanded Home Equity Limit: $802,000

Figures effective:  January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013