Washington Medicaid Planning - Asset Protection - Estate Planning

Institutional Medicaid Standards for the State of Washington:

Standard	Amount	Effective
Maximum non-exempt assets for Medicaid applicant	$2,000
Non-exempt assets for spouse (minimum)	$48,639	7/1/2009
Non-exempt assets for spouse (maximum)*	$109,560	1/1/2010
Community spouse income allocation	$1,822	7/1/2009
Maximum community spouse income allocation	$2,739	1/1/2010
Income allowance for single COPES recipient in own home	$867	4/1/2008
Income allowance for married COPES recipient	$674	1/1/2010
Maximum income for COPES recipient	$2,022	1/1/2010
Medically needy income level for single person	$674	1/1/2010
Medically needy income level for married couple	$674	1/1/2010
Personal needs allowance (nursing facility)	$57.28	7/1/2009
Personal needs allowance (adult family home/assisted living)	$62.79	7/1/2009
Community spouse excess shelter standard	$547	7/1/2009
Utility allowance standard	$384	10/1/2008
Housing allowance for single person (6 mo. max.)	$903	4/1/2009
Daily average private pay rate for nursing facility**	$227	10/1/2009
Monthly private nursing facility rate	$6,916	10/1/2009
Limit on household furnishings	No limit
Vehicle for married couple	No limit
Vehicle for single person if essential for transportation	No Limit

* The applicable asset limit for a married couple depends upon several factors including the specific Medicaid program one is applying for, the date of institutionalization and the couple’s total assets.

** This is the number used to calculate the Medicaid transfer of assets penalty.