2019 Medicaid Resource and Income Allowances

December 19, 2018
 
The New York State Department of Health has issued resource and income allowances for the year 2019.  All updated numbers are effective as of January 1, 2019.
 
Institutional/Nursing Home Care
Resource Allowance:  Applicant – $15,450; Community Spouse – $126,420 (maximum)
Income Allowance:  Applicant – $50;
Community Spouse – $3160.50.
Community Based Care (Home Care, Adult Day Care)
Resource Allowance:  Applicant – $15,450; Community Spouse – $22,800.
Income Allowance:  Applicant – $859;
Community Spouse – $1267.