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2020-2021 NC Medicaid and Special Assistance Rates

UPDATED December, 2020

Medicaid

  • Monthly divisor: $6,810 (effective 7/1/18 and still in effect)
  • Community Spouse Resource Allowance (effective 1/1/2021)
    • Minimum $26,076
    • Maximum $130,380
  • Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (eff 7/1/2020)
    • Base $2,155
    • Shelter Standard $646.50
    • Standard Utility Allowance  $434 (household of 1); $482 (household of 2) (effective 1/1/2020)
    • Dependent Allowance $718 (1/3 of Base)

Special Assistance

  • Base SA Program (10/1/09 – remains effective as of 7/1/2020 . . . yep! Over 10 years!)
    • Maximum SA Rate: $1,182
    • Personal Needs Allowance $46
    • General Income Exclusion $20
    • TOTAL $1,248
    • Max Countable Income: $1,247.50 (due to rounding)
  • Special Care Unit Rate
    • Maximum SA Spec Care Unit Rate $1,515
    • Personal Needs Allowance $46
    • General Income Exclusion $20
    • TOTAL: $1,581
    • Max Countable Income: $1,580.50 (due to rounding)
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