Massachusetts · 2026
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Data verified 2026-06-27 · Estimates only, not legal advice
Massachusetts 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) | $2,000 |
| Asset limit (couple, both) | $3,000 |
| Spousal allowance (CSRA max) | $157,920 |
| Spouse monthly income (MMMNA) | $2,644 – $3,948/mo |
| Personal needs allowance | $72/mo |
| Home equity limit | $1,097,000 |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
| Penalty divisor | $13,414/mo |
| Estate recovery | Expanded |
Average Care Costs in Massachusetts
| Nursing home (private room) | $16,009/mo |
| Assisted living | $6,939/mo |
| Home health aide | $6,578/mo |
Official State Source
Massachusetts MassHealth – LTC Eligibility ↗
Eligibility rules from Medicaid Planning Assistance (2025/2026). Massachusetts Medicaid is called MassHealth. Penalty divisor effective 11/1/25–10/31/26.