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What are the Medicaid income and asset limits for home care in Alabama?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Alabama resources
In Alabama, the income limit is $2,982/month and the asset limit is $2,000 single. In 2026 the Alabama Medicaid income limit for nursing home care and for its home and community-based waivers, including the Elderly and Disabled Waiver and the Independent Living Waiver, is $2,982 a month (300% of the SSI benefit). Countable resources must be $2,000 or less as of the first day of the month. People with income over the limit may qualify by setting up a Qualified Income Trust (Miller trust). Medicaid looks back 60 months for assets given away for less than fair value.
| Program | Alabama Medicaid nursing home Medicaid and HCBS waivers (Elderly and Disabled Waiver, Alabama Community Transition (ACT) Waiver, Independent Living Waiver, Technology Assisted Waiver for Adults) |
|---|---|
| Income limit (single applicant) | $2,982/month for a single applicant |
| How income is counted | special income limit (300% SSI) |
| Qualified income (Miller) trust used | Yes |
| Asset limit (single) | $2,000 single |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
What if a married applicant's spouse stays at home?
Federal spousal impoverishment rules protect part of the couple's income and assets for the spouse who stays home. For 2026 the community spouse can keep between $32,532 and $162,660 in assets, depending on the state.
Which programs pay for care at home?
Once someone is financially eligible, home care is usually paid through a waiver or state plan program. See the Alabama Medicaid waivers that pay for home care.
How to apply in Alabama (Alabama Medicaid Agency)
What should you confirm with the state?
Ask Alabama Medicaid about the spousal rules and whether an income trust can be used for waiver services before applying.
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