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