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Medicaid Eligibility Policy

Eligibility Policy
Explanation of the eligibility criteria for Medicaid.

Definition of Eligibility Group and Section 1902(r)(2)/FFP Limit Issues PDF-59KB

Questions and answers about the definition of an eligibility group and the impact of the Final Regulation (effective May 11, 2001) changing the way the FFP limits apply to less restrictive income methodologies under section 1902(r)(2) of the Act.

SSI Income and Resource Limits, Special Income Level, SSI Break-Even Points, and Spousal Impoverishment Standards

2004 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-86KB
Alaska PDF-85KB
Hawaii PDF-85KB

2003 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-85KB
Alaska PDF-84KB
Hawaii PDF-84KB

2002 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-29KB
Alaska PDF-28KB
Hawaii PDF-28KB

2001 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-63KB
Alaska PDF-63KB
Hawaii PDF-63KB

2000 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-28KB
Alaska PDF-28KB
Hawaii PDF-28KB

1999 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-29KB
Alaska PDF-28KB
Hawaii PDF-28KB

1998 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-29KB
Alaska PDF-28KB
Hawaii PDF-8KB

1997 Federal Poverty Guidelines

All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and DC PDF-8KB
Alaska PDF-8KB
Hawaii PDF-8KB

The above charts show the Federal poverty quidelines, including annual and monthly breakouts using the percentages commonly applied to various Medicaid eligibility groups.

Transfer of Assets
Explanation of the provisions regarding the transfer of assets (both resource and income) by individuals (or their spouse or someone else acting on their behalf) residing in long-term care facilities or receiving home and community-based waiver services.

Treatment of Trusts
Explanation of the policies regarding the establishment of a trust for a Medicaid beneficiary and the effect it would have on the individual's Medicaid eligibility.

Spousal Impoverishment - PDF 60KB
Explanation of the provisions enacted in 1988 by Congress to prevent "spousal impoverishment," which is leaving the spouse who is still living at home in the community with little or no income or resources.

Technical Assistance Guidance

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Last Modified on Thursday, September 16, 2004