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    OpenPayerPolicy UpdatesAdministrative/Operational PolicyDelaware Medicaid Home Equity Policy Update | Open…
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    CurrentDelaware Department of Health and Social ServicesPolicy A-14-2023

    2024 Home Equity Limits

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    This policy governs the home equity limit used to determine Medicaid payment eligibility for long-term care services. It applies to Delaware Medicaid long-term care programs and directs DMMA staff and the eligibility system to use the state-selected limit.

    Policy Summary
    PayerDelaware Department of Health and Social Services
    Policy2024 Home Equity Limits
    Policy CodePolicy A-14-2023
    Change TypeRevised
    Effective DateJan 1, 2024
    Next Review DateN/A
    Key ActionUpdate the eligibility system to apply the $713,000 excess home equity limit.
    SourceLink
    POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

    The Delaware excess home equity limit was increased to $713,000.

    The eligibility system must be updated to use the increased $713,000 home equity amount.

    $713,000Delaware excess home equity limit
    $1,071,000Maximum available excess home equity limit
    $713,000Minimum available excess home equity limit
    3.7%Consumer Price Index increase used for the adjustment

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    Home Equity Eligibility Restriction

    Home Equity Eligibility Restriction

    Apply the Delaware excess home equity limit when determining Medicaid payment eligibility for long-term care services.

    ALL of the following

    • Individual is seeking or receiving Medicaid payment for long-term care services.
    • Individual's home equity exceeds $713,000.
    • Medicaid will not pay for the long-term care services under the home equity rule.
    Delaware Medicaid uses the minimum excess home equity limit of $713,000.

    Home Equity Limits

    Delaware Excess Home Equity Limit
    Delaware excess home equity limit$713,000
    Effective dateJanuary 1, 2024
    State selectionDelaware Medicaid has elected to use the minimum excess home equity amount.
    Minimum Excess Home Equity Limit
    Minimum available limit$713,000
    Effective dateJanuary 1, 2024
    Annual adjustment basisIncreases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
    Maximum Excess Home Equity Limit
    Maximum available limit$1,071,000
    State optionA state may select a higher maximum limit.
    2024 status in DelawareDelaware selected the minimum limit of $713,000 instead of the maximum.

    Eligibility System Implementation

    Documentation Required

    Update the eligibility system

    Update the eligibility system to apply the increased excess home equity limit of $713,000.

    Key Definition

    Excess Home Equity Limit
    DefinitionThe amount of home equity above which Medicaid will not pay for long-term care services.
    Applicable limitThe applicable minimum amount or, at state option, a higher maximum amount.
    ScopeApplies to individuals seeking Medicaid payment for long-term care services.
    Policy Summary
    PayerDelaware Department of Health and Social Services
    Policy2024 Home Equity Limits
    Policy CodePolicy A-14-2023
    Change TypeRevised
    Effective DateJan 1, 2024
    Next Review DateN/A
    Key ActionUpdate the eligibility system to apply the $713,000 excess home equity limit.
    SourceLink
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