Medicaid in Florida

Medicaid Facts

Income Cap Limit 2017

$2,205 gross income per month

Asset Limit (single applicant)

$2,005 countable assets

Asset Limit - married couple 2017

$122,900 countable assets

(yes it is a big difference)

You can divert income to applicant spouse to raise community spouse's income.

$2,003 minimum spousal monthly income

Maximum amount to healthy spouse can be increased by diverting applicant spouse's income in the event of high housing costs.

$3,023 maximum income allowed to be diverted

Penalty calculation

transfer / 8,662 number of months disqualified

Transfer Look Back Period

60 months from date of application

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