WAG 06-12-01-a: Asset Limit

PM 06-12-01-a

Ownership of assets a long term care resident plans to transfer to a community spouse are used to decide eligibility until they are transferred (see PM 07-02-18).

1. (FCRC) Count these assets in deciding a client's eligibility for QMB.
   1. Set a 90-day control to check if the transfer has been made, if the client is ineligible for QMB because of these assets.
2. (FCRC) Verify the transfer at the end of the 90-day period.
3. (FCRC) Decide eligibility, if the assets have been transferred.