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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.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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