Every January and July there are adjustments made to some of the figures used by Medicaid. This month has seen changes to both the Kansas and Missouri penalty divisor, as well as a change in Kansas to the minimum income the community spouse is entitled to receive.

Kansas

Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance

Minimum: $2,058

Maximum: $3,090

Community Spouse Resource Allowance

Minimum: $24,720

Maximum: $123,600

Personal Needs Allowance: $62

Transfer Penalty Divisor: $207.70 =1 day

Maximum Income for HCBS: N/A

Home Equity Maximum: $572,000

Missouri

For more information:

Can spouses make transfers to each other without triggering a Medicaid penalty?

Should I keep my health insurance when I apply for Medicaid?

The Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning and Division of Assets