Virginia · 2026

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Data verified 2026-06-27 · Estimates only, not legal advice

Virginia 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 $40/mo
Home equity limit $730,000
Look-back period 60 months
Penalty divisor $9,703/mo
Estate recovery Expanded

Average Care Costs in Virginia

Nursing home (private room) $10,120/mo
Assisted living $5,685/mo
Home health aide $5,148/mo
🏛️ Official State Source
Virginia DMAS – Medicaid LTC Services (PDF) ↗

Eligibility rules from Medicaid Planning Assistance (2025/2026). Virginia has a medically needy pathway. Penalty divisor varies by geographic region.