2021 Medicaid Regional Rates
The following figures represent the Department of Health's assessment as to the average cost of nursing home care in each region. These figures are used to calculate Medicaid penalty periods for gifts and asset transfers.
| Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk) | $13,834 |
| New York City (5 Boroughs) | $13,037 |
| Central (Syracuse, Broome, Cayuga, Oswego, etc.) | $10,857 |
| Northeastern (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, etc) | $11,689 |
| Northern Metropolitan (Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, etc.) | $13,206 |
| Rochester (Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, etc.) | $13,020 |
| Western (Buffalo, Erie, Niagra, Genesee, etc.) | $11,054 |
2021 Medicaid Resource & Allowances
The New York State Department of Health has issued resource and income allowances for the year 2021. All figures are effective as of January 1, 2021.
| Institutional/Nursing Home Care | |
| Applicant Resource Allowance | $15,900 |
| Community Spouse Resource Allowance | $130,380
(maximum) |
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| Applicant Income Allowance | $50 |
| Community Spouse Income Allowance | $3,259.50 |
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| Community Based Care (Home Care, etc.) | |
| Applicant Resource Allowance | $15,900 |
| Community Spouse Resource Allowance | $23,400 |
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| Applicant Income Allowance | $884 |
| Community Spouse Income Allowance | $1,300 |
2021 Government Benefit Increases
As federal benefits increase this year, our Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys are on hand to help you navigate these government programs, eligibility requirements and planning opportunities. Contact us at 631.390.5000.
2021 Social Security Benefits
1.3% increase
2021 Veteran’s Benefits
Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit:
- Single Veteran: $1,936
- Married Veteran: $2,295
- Surviving Spouse: $1,244
2021 Medicare Benefits
- Hospital Deductible: $1,484
- Co-insurance (days 61-90): $371/day
- Skilled Nursing Facility Co-insurance (days 21-100*): $185.50/day
*if medically eligible
2021 Medicaid Benefits
Institutional Benefits:
- Resource Allowance: $15,900
- Income Allowance: $50
- Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $130,380
- Community Spouse Income Allowance: $3,259.50
- Home Equity Limit: $906,000
Community/Home Care Benefits
- Resource Allowance: $15,900
- Income Allowance: $884
- Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $23,400
- Community Spouse Income Allowance: $1,300
Estate and Gift Taxes
- Federal Estate Tax Exemption: $11,580,000
- New York State Estate Tax Exemption: $5,740,000
- Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: $15,000 (per year/per beneficiary)
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