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Medicaid Long-Term Care Eligibility in District of Columbia (2026)
To qualify for Medicaid-paid nursing home or long-term care in District of Columbia in 2026, a single applicant must generally have no more than $2,000 in countable assets and income at or below $2,982 / month. Medically needy / spend-down state.
District of Columbia 2026 limits at a glance
| Test | 2026 standard in District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Countable asset limit (single) | $2,000 |
| Countable asset limit (couple, both applying) | $3,000 |
| Income limit | $2,982 / month |
| Home equity limit | $1,130,000 |
| Spousal asset allowance (CSRA) | Community spouse may keep between $32,532 and $162,660 of the couple's assets |
| Spousal income allowance (MMNA) | Minimum $2,705/month up to $4,066/month in this state |
| Look-back period | 60 months (asset transfers for less than fair value can cause a penalty period) |
How District of Columbia treats income
This is a medically needy (spend-down) state: income above the limit can be spent down on medical and care expenses to qualify.
Check your own eligibility
Enter your assets, income and marital status to see whether you pass all three financial tests in District of Columbia — and if not, by how much, and which lawful pathways exist:
Open the Medicaid eligibility estimator →What does care cost in District of Columbia?
See median nursing home, assisted living and home care prices for District of Columbia:
District of Columbia senior care costs →Sources: 2026 federal Medicaid standards (CMS) and published state standards compiled by the American Council on Aging. This page is a planning estimate, not a determination — only the District of Columbia Medicaid agency can decide eligibility. Rules change; verify before making financial moves, ideally with an elder law attorney.