Introduction
Once you have determined the appropriate income calculation to use and when to begin using it, you then must use that income calculation to determine the client’s obligation toward his or her cost of care.
Completing a community income calculation involves determining the client’s gross income, applying income deductions and disregards to the gross income and comparing the net income to the income standard to determine a person’s medical spenddown.
This module reviews policy for MA-LTC clients using an MA Method ABD community income calculation. Information about MA Method ABD can be found in the Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM).
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Community Income Calculation