This is a program under NYS Medicaid that allows higher income and resource levels for married couples, one of whom requires nursing home care, while the other remains in the community. The community spouse can keep income and resources up to the levels listed below $2,232 (monthly Income - level for 2002) and countable resources of $74,820. These figures are counting the combined income and resources for the couple whether held jointly with the spouse or any other person, or singly. In addition, the institutionalized spouse is entitled to keep resources of $3,800 plus income of $50.00 per month. This income is often called the personal allowance. Please ask for Informational Notice for Institutionalized Spouses for more information.
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