Medicaid
Guidelines & Information
This page is routinely updated with qualification information for New Jersey Medicaid.
This is to be used for informational purposes only.
The current "look-back" period is five years for long term care Medicaid.
To find out if a transfer of assets is permitted under the Medicaid statutes and regulations, contact us for a consultation.
Last updated: May 2022
Individuals
Married Persons
Countable Assets:
$4,000 for Community Medicaid
$2,000 for long term care
Income Limits: $1,506.25 or more monthly
Countable Assets:
One spouse on Medicaid:
Both spouses on Medicaid: $3,000
Community Spouse Resource Allowance:
Minimum: $26,076
Maximum: $130,380
Primary Residence Equity Limit: $906,000
Income Limits (monthly):
One spouse on Medicaid:
$1,073 for Community Medicaid
$2,382 or more for Long Term Care
Both spouses on Medicaid:
$1,452 for Community Medicaid
Monthly Maintenance Allowance
Minimum: $ 2,155
Maximum: $