District of Columbia · 2026
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Data verified 2026-06-27 · Estimates only, not legal advice
District of Columbia Medicaid
Eligibility 2026
Verified 2026-06-27 · 2026 figures
Key Numbers at a Glance
| Income limit (single) | $2,901/mo |
| Income limit (couple, both) | $5,802/mo |
| Asset limit (single) | $4,000 |
| Asset limit (couple, both) | $6,000 |
| Spousal allowance (CSRA max) | $157,920 |
| Spouse monthly income (MMMNA) | $3,948 – $3,948/mo |
| Personal needs allowance | $70/mo |
| Home equity limit | $1,097,000 |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
| Penalty divisor | $15,239/mo |
| Estate recovery | Expanded |
Average Care Costs in District of Columbia
| Nursing home (private room) | $15,664/mo |
| Assisted living | $7,010/mo |
| Home health aide | $6,292/mo |
Official State Source
DC DHCF – Long-Term Care ↗
Eligibility rules from Medicaid Planning Assistance (2025/2026). DC Medicaid administered by the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). DC has a higher individual asset limit of $4,000.