Medicaid Eligibility Numbers for 2011
Medicaid Eligibility: Single Individuals
Income limit is $2,022 per month or less. Interest income, veterans' benefits, annuity payments, dividends, pensions (including Civil Service), and Social Security are all part of income.
The Medicare Part B insurance premium (up to $96.40 for 2011), which is automatically deducted from Social Security benefits, is included as part of income.
The asset limit for nonexempt items is $2,000 or less.
Medicaid Eligibility: Married Couples
The community spouse if entitled to retain assets as a "community spouse resource allowance" or "CSRA." The CSRA is $109,560.
Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (adjustment July 1)
- Basic allowance $1,822
- Excess shelter $547
- But MMMNA cannot exceed maximum of $2,739
Average Medicaid Cost of Nursing Home Care in Colorado $6,394
Average Medicaid Cost of Nursing Home Care by Region
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Region I Counties: $6,914 per month |
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Region II Counties: $6,412 per month |
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Region III Counties: $5,915 per month |
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Region IV Counties: $6,336 per month |
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