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 7/1/2010
Non-exempt assets for spouse (maximum)* $113,640 1/1/2012
House equity for single person
$525,0001/1/2012
Vehicle for married coupleNo limit
Vehicle for single person if essential for transportationNo Limit
Limit on household furnishingsNo limit
Daily average private pay rate for nursing facility**$24610/1/2011
Monthly private nursing facility rate$7,47410/1/2011
Community spouse income allocation $1,839 7/1/2011
Maximum community spouse income allocation $2,841 1/1/2012
Income allowance for married COPES recipient $698 1/1/2012
Income allowance for single COPES recipient in own home $931 4/1/2012
Maximum income for COPES recipient $2,094 1/1/2012
Medically needy income level for single person $698 1/1/2012
Medically needy income level for married couple $698 1/1/2012
Personal needs allowance (nursing facility) $57.28 7/1/2010
Personal needs allowance (adult family home/assisted living) $62.79 7/1/2010
Community spouse excess shelter standard $552 7/1/2011
Utility allowance standard $394 10/1/2011
Housing allowance for single person (6 mo. max.) $931 4/1/2012






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