New Mexico Register / Volume XXXVII, Issue 16 / August 25, 2026

 

 

This is an amendment to 8.200.510 NMAC, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 15, effective 9/1/2026.

 

8.200.510.11       COMMUNITY SPOUSE RESOURCE ALLOWANCE (CSRA):  The CSRA standard varies based on when the applicant or recipient become institutionalized for a continuous period.  The CSRA remains constant even if it was calculated prior to submission of a formal MAP application.  If institutionalization began:

               A.           Between September 30, 1989 and December 31, 1989, the state maximum CSRA is $30,000 and the federal maximum CRSA is $60,000.

               B.           On or after January 1, 1990, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $62,580.

               C.           On or after January 1, 1991, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $66,480.

               D.           On or before January 1, 1992, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $68,700.

               E.           On or after January 1, 1993, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $70,740.

               F.            On or after January 1, 1994, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $72,660.

               G.           On or after January 1, 1995, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $74,820.

               H.           On or after January 1, 1996, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $76,740.

               I.            On or after January 1, 1997, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $79,020.

               J.            On or after January 1, 1998, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $80,760.

               K.           On or after January 1, 1999, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $81,960.

               L.           On or after January 1, 2000, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $84,120.

               M.          On or after January 1, 2001, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $87,000.

               N.           On or after January 1, 2002, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $89,280.

               O.           On or after January 1, 2003, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $90,660.

               P.            On or after January 1, 2004, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $92,760.

               Q.           On or after January 1, 2005, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $95,100.

               R.           On or after January 1, 2006, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $99,540.

               S.            On or after January 1, 2007, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $101,640.

               T.           On or after January 1, 2008, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $104,400.

               U.           On or after January 1, 2009, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $109,560.

               V.           On or after January 1, 2010, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA remains $109,560.

               W.          On or after January 1, 2011, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA remains $109,560.

               X.           On or after January 1, 2012, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $113,640.

               Y.           On or after January 1, 2013, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $115,920.

               Z.           On or after January 1, 2014, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $117,240.

               AA.        On or after January 1, 2015, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $119,220.

               BB.         On or after January 1, 2016, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $119,220.

               CC.        On or after January 1, 2017, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $120,900.

               DD.        On or after January 1, 2018, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $123,600.

               EE.         On or after January 1, 2019, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $126,420.

               FF.         On or after January 1, 2020, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $128,640.

               GG.        On or after January 1, 2021, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $130,380.

               HH.        On or after January 1, 2022, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $137,400.

               II.           On or after January 1, 2023, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $148,620.

               JJ.          On or after January 1, 2024, the state minimum is $31,290 and the federal maximum CSRA is $154,140.

               KK.        On or after January 1, 2025, the state minimum is $31,584 and the federal maximum CSRA is $157,920.

               LL.         On or after January 1, 2026, the state minimum is $32,532 and the federal maximum CSRA is $162,660.

[8.200.510.11 NMAC - Rp, 8.200.510.11 NMAC, 7/1/2015; A/E, 1/1/2016; A/E, 3/1/2017; A/E, 8/30/2018; A/E, 4/11/2019; A, 7/30/2019; A/E, 8/11/2020; A, 12/15/2020; A/E, 4/1/2021; A, 9/1/2021; A/E, 4/1/2022; A, 8/9/2022; A/E, 4/1/2023; A/E, 4/1/2024; A, 8/1/2024; A/E, 4/1/2025; A, 8/1/2025; A/E, 4/1/2026; A, 9/1/2026]

 

8.200.510.12       POST-ELIGIBILITY CALCULATION (MEDICAL CARE CREDIT):  Apply applicable deductions in the order listed below when determining the medical care credit for an institutionalized spouse.

               DEDUCTION                                                  AMOUNT

               A.           Personal needs allowance for institutionalized spouse:

                              July 1, [2024] 2025                                          [$94] $97

               B.           Minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance (MMMNA):

                              July 1, [2024] 2025                                          [$2,555] $2,643.75

               C.           The community spouse monthly income allowance (CSMIA) is calculated by subtracting the community spouse's gross income from the MMMNA:

                              (1)          If allowable shelter expenses of the community spouse exceeds the minimum allowance then deduct an excess shelter allowance from community spouse's income that includes: expenses for rent; mortgage (including interest and principal); taxes and insurance; any maintenance charge for a condominium or cooperative; and an amount for utilities (if not part of maintenance charge above); use the standard utility allowance (SUA) deduction used in the food stamp program for the utility allowance.

                                             July 1,[2024] 2025                            [$766.50] $793.13

                              (2)          Excess shelter allowance may not exceed the maximum:

                                             (a)          Jan. 1, 2026         $1,422.75

                                             [(a)] (b) Jan. 1, 2025         $1,393

                                             [(b)] (c) Jan. 1, 2024         $1,388.50

                                             [(c)] (d) July 1, 2023         $1,251

                                             [(d)] (e) Jan. 1, 2023         $1,427

                                             [(e)] (f)  July 1, 2022         $1,146

                                             [(f)] (g)  Jan. 1, 2022         $1,257

                                             [(g)] (h) July 1, 2021         $1,082

                                             [(h)] (i)  Jan. 1, 2021         $1,105

               D.           Any extra maintenance allowance ordered by a court of jurisdiction or a state administrative hearing officer.

               E.           Dependent family member income allowance (if applicable) calculated as follows:  1/3 X MMMNA - dependent member's income).

               F.            Non-covered medical expenses.

               G.           The maximum total of the community spouse monthly income allowance and excess shelter deduction may not exceed [$3,853.50] $4,066.50.

[8.200.510.12 NMAC - Rp, 8.200.510.12 NMAC, 7/1/2015; A/E, 3/1/2017; A/E. 8/30/2018; A/E, 4/11/2019; A, 7/30/2019; A/E, 1/16/2020; A/E, 8/11/2020; A, 12/15/2020; A/E, 4/1/2021; A, 9/1/2021; A/E, 4/1/2022; A, 8/9/2022; A/E, 4/1/2023; A/E, 4/1/2024; A, 8/1/2024; A/E, 4/1/2025; A, 8/1/2025; A/E, 4/1/2026; A, 9/1/2026]

 

8.200.510.13       AVERAGE MONTHLY COST OF NURSING FACILITIES FOR PRIVATE PATIENTS USED IN TRANSFER OF ASSET PROVISIONS:  Costs of care are based on the date of application registration.

                              DATE                                                                AVERAGE COST PER MONTH

               A.           July 1, 1988 - Dec. 31, 1989                           $1,726 per month

               B.           Jan. 1, 1990 - Dec. 31, 1991                           $2,004 per month

               C.           Jan. 1, 1992 - Dec. 31, 1992                           $2,217 per month

               D.           Effective July 1, 1993, for application           $2,377 per month register on or after Jan. 1, 1993

               E.           Jan. 1, 1994 - Dec. 31, 1994                           $2,513 per month

               F.            Jan. 1, 1995 - Dec. 31, 1995                           $2,592 per month

               G.           Jan. 1, 1996 - Dec. 31, 1996                           $2,738 per month

               H.           Jan. 1, 1997 - Dec. 31, 1997                           $2,889 per month

               I.            Jan. 1, 1998 - Dec 31, 1998                            $3,119 per month

               J.            Jan. 1, 1999 - Dec. 31, 1999                           $3,429 per month

               K.           Jan. 1, 2000 - Dec. 31, 2000                           $3,494 per month

               L.           Jan. 1, 2001 - Dec. 31, 2001                           $3,550 per month

               M.          Jan. 1, 2002 - Dec. 31, 2002                           $3,643 per month

               N.           Jan. 1, 2003 - Dec. 31, 2003                           $4,188 per month

               O.           Jan. 1, 2004 - Dec. 31, 2004                           $3,899 per month

               P.            Jan. 1, 2005 - Dec. 31, 2005                           $4,277 per month

               Q.           Jan. 1, 2006 - Dec. 31, 2006                           $4,541 per month

               R.           Jan. 1, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2007                           $4,551 per month

               S.            Jan. 1, 2008 - Dec. 31, 2008                           $4,821 per month

               T.           Jan. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009                           $5,037 per month

               U.           Jan. 1, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2010                           $5,269 per month

               V.           Jan. 1, 2011 - Dec. 31, 2011                           $5,774 per month

               W.          Jan. 1, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012                           $6,015 per month

               X.           Jan. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2013                           $6,291 per month

               Y.           Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014                           $6,229 per month

               Z.           Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015                           $6,659 per month

               AA.        Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016                           $7,786 per month

               BB.         Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017                           $7,485 per month

               CC.        Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018                           $7,025 per month

               DD.        Jan. 1, 2019 - Dec. 31, 2019                           $7,285 per month

               EE.         Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020                           $7,480 per month

               FF.         Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2021                           $7,590 per month

               GG.        Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2021                           $7,811 per month

               HH.        Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023                           $8,275 per month

               II.           Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024                           $8,919 per month

               JJ.          Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025                           $8,947 per month

               KK.        Jan. 1, 2026 -                                                    $9,209 per month

[8.200.510.13 NMAC - Rp, 8.200.510.13 NMAC, 7/1/2015; A/E, 1/1/2016; A/E, 3/1/2017; A/E, 8/30/2018; A/E, 4/11/2019; A, 7/30/2019; A/E, 8/11/2020; A, 12/15/2020; A/E, 4/1/2021; A, 9/1/2021; A/E, 4/1/2022; A, 8/9/2022; A/E, 4/1/2023; A/E, 4/1/2024; A, 8/1/2024; A/E, 4/1/2025; A, 8/1/2025; A/E, 4/1/2026; A, 9/1/2026]

 

8.200.510.15       EXCESS HOME EQUITY AMOUNT FOR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES:

               A.           Jan. 2026             $752,000

               [A.] B.   Jan. 2025             $730,000

               [B.] C.   Jan. 2024             $713,000

               [C.] D.   Jan. 2023             $688,000

               [D.] E.   Jan. 2022             $636,000

               [E.] F.    Jan. 2021             $603,000

               [F.] G.   Jan. 2020             $595,000

               [G.] H.   Jan. 2019             $585,000

               [H.] I.    Jan. 2018             $572,000

               [I.] J.     Oct. 2017             $560,000

               [J.] K.    Jan. 2017             $840,000

               [K.] L.   Jan. 2016             $828,000

               [L.] M.  Jan. 2015             $828,000

               [M.] N.  Jan. 2014             $814,000

               [N.] O.   Jan. 2013             $802,000

               [O.] P.   Jan. 2012             $786,000

               [P.] Q.   Jan. 2011             $758,000

               [Q.] R.   Jan. 2010             $750,000

[8.200.510.15 NMAC - Rp, 8.200.510.15 NMAC, 7/1/2015; A/E, 1/1/2016; A/E, 3/1/2017; A, 3/1/18; A/E, 8/30/2018; A/E, 4/11/2019; A, 7/30/2019; A/E, 8/11/2020; A, 12/15/2020; A/E, 4/1/2021; A, 9/1/2021; A/E, 4/1/2022; A, 8/9/2022; A/E, 4/1/2023; A/E, 4/1/2024; A, 8/1/2024; A/E, 4/1/2025; A, 8/1/2025; A/E, 4/1/2026; A, 9/1/2026]