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What are the Medicaid income and asset limits for home care in Alaska?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Alaska resources
In Alaska, the income limit is $2,982/month and the asset limit is $2,000 single. Alaska's Special Long Term Care income standard for nursing home and home and community-based waiver Medicaid is $2,982 a month in 2026. Resources follow the Adult Public Assistance limits of $2,000 for one person or $3,000 for a couple, and home equity above $752,000 bars eligibility. People with income over the standard can use a Medicaid qualifying income trust. A spouse who stays at home can keep up to $162,660 in resources.
| Program | Alaska Medicaid Special Long Term Care category: nursing home care and 1915(c) waivers such as Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) and Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities (APDD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Asset limit (couple, both applying) | $3,000 couple |
| Home equity limit | $752,000 |
| 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 Alaska Medicaid waivers that pay for home care.
How to apply in Alaska (Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (eligibility) and Senior and Disabilities Services)
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