BETTEN, MURPHY & WEISS
Attorneys, PA

Requirements for a married person to qualify for the Florida Institutional Care Program (ICP)(Nursing Home) are as follows:

• At least 65 years of age or disabled.

• Citizen of United States or an alien who has been admitted as a permanent resident.

• Resident of Florida. Anyone residing in a nursing home which is certified for Medicaid is considered to be a resident of Florida.

• Medical need for skilled nursing home care as established by the CARES team of the Department of Children & Families (DECAF).

• Assets of less than $2,000 at least one day of each month of Medicaid eligibility for the institutional spouse (IS). The community spouse (CS) may have up to $99,540.00. The total between the spouses is $101,540.00 as of January 2006.

  If the individual's gross income is less than $633 per month, the individual is allowed to have up to $5,000 in assets.

• IS Monthly income not to exceed $1,819 as of January 2006. CS has no income cap!

The below items will give you additional information on MEDICAID eligibility for Nursing Home Care.

MEDICAID Estate Planning

MEDICAID Mistakes

MEDICAID Trusts

MEDICAID FAQs (frequently asked questions)

MEDICAID eligibility for a single person

MEDICAID Exempt Assets