Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled
Medicaid Standard Plan
The Medicaid Standard Plan is a full-benefits plan.
Asset Test
The asset limit for the Medicaid Standard Plan is $2,000 for one person or $3,000 for a married couple.
Income Test
There are two ways to qualify for the Medicaid Standard Plan.
Step 1
Subtract certain credits from your monthly gross income to calculate the “counted income”. The credits included in the example below are allowed in this income calculation.
| $ |
Gross Income |
| - |
65 and ½ Earned Income |
| - |
Credit for Court-Ordered Guardian or Attorney
Fees |
| - |
Credit for Court-Ordered Support Payments |
| - |
Self Support Plan Credit |
| - |
Impairment Related Work Expenses |
| -
|
Standard Medicaid Credit |
| $ |
Counted Income |
Step 2
Compare your counted income with the Medicaid income limit. The income limits are based on whether you are single or married. The Medicaid Standard plan income limit has two parts: an income amount plus a shelter cost allowance.
Back to Table of Contents
Next — Medicaid Standard Plan Income Limit
Previous — Income Credits
Last Revised:
February 06, 2013 |
