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
