The home equity limit beyond which an individual will not be eligible for Medicaid is $500,000. However, the house may be kept with no equity limit if the Medicaid applicant’s spouse or another dependent relative lives there. In addition, an individual can have $4,000 in additional resources, i.e. a car or jewelry and a coupld can have $6,000.
Income limits
The monthly income limit for a single aged, blind or disabled person is $923 and for a couple is $1,235 (eff. 2/1/09).
Special notes
Medicaid rules are very complex; you should check with your nearest Georgia Medicaid office for detailed information.