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MEDICAID QUALIFICATION
MEDICAID QUALIFICATION
PLANNING TERMS
P L A N N I N G T E R M S
PLANNING TERMS
Confused by legal jargon? Our Medicaid Terms Guide
breaks down the words you need to know so you can
navigate the process with confidence.
COMMUNITY SPOUSE RESOURCE ALLOWANCE (CSRA):
The amount of assets the healthy spouse (community spouse) may retain when the other spouse
needs Medicaid long-term care.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE NEEDS ALLOWANCE (MMNA):
Income that may be allocated to the community spouse when their personal income is below a
threshold.

ICP – INSTITUTIONAL CARE PROGRAM:
The process where Medicaid seeks reimbursement for benefits paid to the decedent during their

lifetime.

HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS/WAIVER PROGRAMS):

Medicaid programs that provide in-home or assisted living support as an alternative to nursing
home placement.

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