| 2026 Updates | |
| Provided by: | GotLTCi |
HIPAA:
| Attained age before the close of the taxable year: | Amount that counts as a medical expense OR paid through a Health Savings Account OR 1st dollar tax-deduction for self-employed |
| 40 or less | $500 |
| 41 – 50 | $930 |
| 51 – 60 | $1,860 |
| 61 – 70 | $4,960 |
| 71 and older | $6,200 |
Indemnity/cash policies: Benefit payments above $430 per day that exceed the actual cost of care will be taxed as income. [IRS §213(d)(10)]
Self-Employed Long-Term Care Insurance Deductions:
100% of age-based limits for owner and spouse. C-Corps 100% of premium.
Medicare:
| Part A Deductible |
$1,736 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance | $217 |
| Part B Deductible | $283 |
| Part B Premium | $202.90 (incomes below $109,000 individual / $218,000 joint) |
| Qualified Medicare Beneficiary* (Annual amounts are issued in approximately February each year) |
Individual: $1,304 monthly income / $9,950 assets Couple: $1,762 monthly income / $14,910 assets |
Medicaid: Click here to see state-specific Medicaid information
| Spouse’s minimum asset allowance | $32,532 |
| Spouse’s maximum asset allowance | $162,660 (California: no limit 1/1/24) |
| Spouse’s minimum income allowance* | $2,643.75 (effective 7/1/25 – 6/30/26) |
| Excess shelter allowance | $793 (effective 7/1/25 – 6/30/26) $991 AK; $912 HI |
| Spouse’s maximum income allowance | $4,066.50 |
| Income cap states (3 x SSI) | $2,982 |
| Home equity limits | $752,000 / $1,130,000 (California: no limit except estate recovery) |
Health Savings Accounts:
(Minimum Deductible: $1,700 Individual / $3,400 Family)
| Individual = Maximum contribution of $4,400. Additional 2026 contribution of $1,000 for 55+; Out-of-Pocket maximum: $8,500. | Family = Maximum contribution of $8,750. Additional 2026 contribution of $1,000 for 55+; Out-of-Pocket maximum: $17,000. |
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