Missouri

View Missouri's Medicaid limits for long-term care below. If you or your loved one has assets above these limits, fill out our short questionnaire to determine if your situation is a good fit for Medicaid planning. If so, we'll match you with a qualified Medicaid planning professional so you can get the help you need.

Individual Resource Allowance

$5,909.25

This is the amount of countable assets the person applying for Medicaid can have to qualify.

Resource Allowance for a Couple
(Both in Care)

$11,818.45

This is the amount of countable assets a couple both in care and applying for Medicaid can have to qualify.

Personal Needs Allowance

$50.00

Once eligible, this is the amount of money the Medicaid recipient can retain from their monthly income.

Are retirement accounts/IRAs countable for the healthy spouse?

Yes

Are retirement accounts/IRAs countable for the Medicaid applicant?

Yes

Minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance

$31,584.00

This is the minimum amount of countable assets the spouse at home can retain. The actual limit may vary.

Maximum Community Spouse Resource Allowance

$157,920.00

This is the maximum amount of countable assets the spouse at home can retain. The actual limit may vary.

Is a Qualified Income Trust Needed?

Updated: April 1, 2025

Senior Care Counsel offers the information on this page as a courtesy. Our Company monitors state-specific information on an on-going basis to maintain up-to-date figures. However, given the frequency with which these figures change, we cannot guarantee that these figures will be free from error or discrepancy.

If you or your loved one has assets above your state’s Medicaid limits, let Senior Care Counsel help. Start by completing a quick questionnaire to learn if Medicaid planning is right for you and connect with a professional.

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