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What Is the Income Limit for Medicaid Home Care in Illinois?
Elena and Brooks walk through the Illinois Medicaid income limit for 2026 and what it means for families planning home care for a parent through the Community Care Program.
AABD Medical, which covers seniors 65 and older, is $1,330 a month for one person and $1,803 for a couple in 2026.
Countable assets must stay at $17,500 or less; the home, one car and personal belongings are usually exempt.
Spenddown works like a deductible, so medical bills can still open Medicaid coverage when income is over the limit.
The Community Care Program does not list an income cutoff, but the senior must apply…
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