Medicaid Eligibility in Florida

Medicaid Facts

Income Cap Limit 2020

$2,349 gross income per month

Asset Limit (single applicant)

$2,000 countable assets

Asset Limit - married couple 2020

$128,640 countable assets

(yes it is a big difference)

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

$2,114 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.

$3,217 maximum income allowed to be diverted

Penalty calculation

transfer / $9,485 number of months disqualified

Transfer Look Back Period

60 months from date of application

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