January 1st of each year brings changes to several key Medicaid figures, which are adjusted for inflation. Below are the Connecticut Medicaid (also known as Title XIX and Husky) figures that apply as of June 1, 2022:
Husky C (Medicaid in Skilled Nursing Facility) | 2022 Amounts |
Community Spouse Protected Amount (Maximum) (Changes Jan. 1st) | $137,400 |
Community Spouse Protected Amount (Minimum) (Changes Jan. 1st) | $50,000 |
Institutionalized Spouse Asset Limit (Changes Jan. 1st) | $1,600 |
Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance for Community Spouse (Maximum) (Changes Jan. 1st) | $3,435/mo. |
Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance for Community Spouse (Minimum) (Changes July 1st) (1.5 x FPL for 2) | $2,177.50/mo. |
Home Equity Exemption (if home not occupied by spouse or disabled child, or minor child)(Changes Jan. 1st) | $955,000 |
Connecticut Average monthly cost of care in a Skilled Nursing Facility (for penalty calculations) (Changes July 1st) | $13,863 |
Shelter Allowance (Changes July 1st) (.3 x 1.5 FPL for 2) | $653.25 |
Utility Allowance (Changes Oct. 1st) | $783/mo. |
Personal Needs Allowance (Changes July 1st) Skilled Nursing Facility Home care (2 x FPL for 1) |
$75/mo. $2,146.67/mo. |
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders(Level 3 Medicaid) |
|
Asset Limit | $1,600 single $3,200 couple |
Inc. Limit (3 x SSI max benefit) (Changes Jan. 1st) | $2,523/mo. |
Maximum Income Limit to avoid Applied Income (2 x FPL) (Changes July 1st) | $2,146.67/mo. |
State Funded Home Care (requires 9% cost share) |
|
Asset Limit-single person (150% min CSPA) | $41,220 |
Asset Limit-married couple (200% min CSPA) | $54,960 |
Medicare Savings Programs (changes March 1st) |
|
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (211% FPL) | $2,390.00 single $3,220.00 couple |
Qualified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (231% FPL) | $2,617.00 single $3,525.00 couple |
Additional Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (246% FPL) | $2,786.00 single $3,754.00 couple |
Prepared by Jack Reardon, J.D., LL.M., CELA
Last updated 6/1/22
