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Key Medicaid Figures for South Carolina for 2011
This information was kindly provided by Franchelle C. Millender, a member of our network of qualified elder law attorneys in Columbia, SC.
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Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA): |
Minimum: $66,480 |
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Increased CSRA: |
Not permitted. |
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Annuities: |
Actuarially sound annuities are permitted. |
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Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: |
Minimum: $2,739 |
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Average monthly cost of nursing home care according to state: |
$5,481.42 |
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Has a Long-Term Care Partnership program been implemented? |
Yes |
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Is the state an income cap state? |
Yes |
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Has the state expanded the definition of estate beyond the probate estate? |
No |
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Has the state included a hardship provision in its estate recovery plan? |
Yes |
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The state Medicaid program will not cover long-term care services for those with home equity above this limit, with certain exceptions. |
$506,000 |
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