CMS Releases Informational Bulletin on Spousal Impoverishment

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Article Publication Date: 
5/5/2021
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On Tuesday, May 4, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a Center Informational Bulletin (CIB) discussing the recent extension of the HCBS spousal impoverishment policies. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 extended the requirement that Medicaid programs apply spousal impoverishment protections until September 30, 2023. CMS also described plans to release future guidance regarding options for income and asset disregards.
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CMS
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Advocates; Aging/Older Adults
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