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Key Medicaid Figures for Tennessee
HOME EQUITY LIMIT
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$603,000
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The Tennessee Medicaid program will not cover long-term care services for those with home equity above this limit, with certain exceptions.
Estate Recovery
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Tennessee has not expanded the definition of "estate" beyond the probate estate.
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Tennessee has included a hardship provision in
its estate recovery plan.
PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY SPOUSE​
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Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA):
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Minimum: $26,076
Maximum: $130,380
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Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance:
Minimum: $2,155
Maximum: $3,59.50
TRANSFERS
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$5,472 ($182.42 per day)
Figure used to calculate transfer penalties
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A Long-Term Care Partnership program has been implemented.
INCOME
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$50
Monthly personal needs allowance for nursing home residents
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Tennessee is an "income cap" state.
ASSETS
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$2,000
Resource limit for Medicaid recipients
IRAs and other retirement plans are not protected (noncountable)
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