These are the new numbers for Medicaid in Connecticut as of the 1st of July:
First, the average cost of a nursing home in Connecticut is now $9,464 per month. So there will be a penalty period of one month for every $9,464 of gifting during the look-back period.
Second, the community spouse is now allowed to keep no more than $104,400 unless more is allowed through an administrative hearing process. The minimum amount is $20,880.
The minimum monthly needs allowance (MMNA) for the community spouse is now $1,750. In other words, if the community spouse's own income does not reach this level then some or all of the institutionalized spouse's income can be re-directed to the community spouse in order to reach this minimum level.
The "personal needs allowance" for a Medicaid recipient in the nursing home is now $65.
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