2007 Medicaid Rates

The following is a listing of the 2007 Medicaid regional rates which must be used to determine a transfer of assets penalty period when applying for Medicaid. You must refer to the rate for the region in which the facility is located. These rates are based on average nursing home costs in each of the seven regions in the State.

Central New York: $6506

Long Island: $10,123

New York City: $9,375

Northeastern New York: $7,189

Northern Metropolitan Area: $9,074

Rochester: $8,002

Western New York: $6,820

In addition, due to an increase in the consumer price index, the federal maximum community spouse resource allowance (CSRA) increases to $101,640 effective January 1, 2007. The State’s minimum CSRA will remain unchanged at $74,820. Therefore, in determining the community spouse resource allowance on and after January 1, 2007, the community spouse is permitted to retain resources in an amount equal to the greater of the following amounts:

1. $74,820 (the State minimum community spouse resource allowance); or
2. The amount of the spousal share up to $101,640 (the new federal maximum).

“Spousal Share” is the amount equal to one-half of the total value of the countable resources of the couple as of the beginning of the most recent continuous period of institutionalization of the institutionalized spouse on or after September 30, 1989.

Also effective January 1, 2007, the community spouse minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance (MMMNA) increases to $2,541. The increased MMMNA, family member allowance, federal maximum CSRA, and State minimum CSRA must be used when completing an assessment of a couple’s resources and income.