Minnesota · 2026
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Data verified 2026-06-27 · Estimates only, not legal advice
Minnesota 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) | $3,000 |
| Asset limit (couple, both) | $6,000 |
| Spousal allowance (CSRA max) | $157,920 |
| Spouse monthly income (MMMNA) | $2,644 – $3,948/mo |
| Personal needs allowance | $167/mo |
| Home equity limit | $730,000 |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
| Penalty divisor | $11,653/mo |
| Estate recovery | Expanded |
Average Care Costs in Minnesota
| Nursing home (private room) | $14,490/mo |
| Assisted living | $5,559/mo |
| Home health aide | $7,007/mo |
Official State Source
Minnesota DHS – Medical Assistance for Nursing Home Care ↗
Eligibility rules from Medicaid Planning Assistance (2025/2026). Minnesota Medicaid is called Medical Assistance (MA). Minnesota has a medically needy pathway and a higher individual asset limit of $3,000. Penalty divisor effective 7/1/25–6/30/26.