Key Medicaid Figures for Vermont for 2011

Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA):

Minimum: $109,560
Maximum: $109,560

Increased CSRA:

Permitted. Vermont follows the income-first rule.

Annuities:

Actuarially sound annuities are permitted, with certain restrictions.

Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance:

Minimum: $1,821.25
Maximum: $2,739

Average monthly cost of nursing home care according to state:

$7,185

Has a Long-Term Care Partnership program been implemented?

No

Is the state an "income cap" state?

No

Has the state expanded the definition of "estate" beyond the probate estate?

No

Has the state included a hardship provision in its estate recovery plan?

Yes

The state Medicaid program will not cover long-term care services for those with home equity above this limit, with certain exceptions.

$506,000