What are the income and resource levels for Medicaid?
Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. In 2001 the benefit level is $_________ per month and the income cap is $____________. No spend down is allowed and any excess will disqualify the individual in these states. For resources many states use the federal SSI levels. For 2001 these limits are $_________ for an individual and $________ for a married couple. Ohio uses a slightly higher level of $___________ for an individual and $__________ for a couple. The income standards are more complex and are currently linked to a percentage of the state’s “AFDC” levels. You would need to check with your state for the current level.
Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. No spend down is allowed and any excess will disqualify the individual in these states. For resources many states use the federal SSI levels. The income standards are more complex. You would need to check with your state for the current level.
Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. In 1997 the benefit level is $484 per month and the income cap is $1,452. No spend down is allowed and any excess will disqualify the individual in these states. For resources many states use the federal SSI levels. For 1997 these limits are $2000 for an individual and $3000 for a married couple. NY uses a slightly higher level of $3450 for an individual and $5000 for a couple. The income standards are more complex and are currently linked to a percentage of the state`s 1996 AFDC levels *NY adds a $20 per month income disregard for persons over 65.
