Living with Community Spouse Example

Marty receives services through the Elderly Waiver. He lives with his wife, Tammy, and their son, Joe, age 19, and daughter, Becky, age 12. Joe works and earns $500/month. Becky does not have any income.

Action:

Allow Marty to allocate a total of $1,418 (Joe’s $655 + Becky’s $763) for the family allocation.

Joe’s Calculation

Joe has a total monthly income of $500.
The result of subtracting Joe's income from the community spouse minimum monthly income allowance is $1,966 ($2,466 - $500).
His family allocation amount is $655 ($1,966 ÷ 3 and truncated).

Becky’s Calculation

Becky has no income.
The result of subtracting Becky's income, which is $0, from the community spouse minimum monthly income allowance is $2,466.
Her family allocation amount is $822. ($2,466 ÷ 3).