Accessing Home and Community-Based Services When Income Appears Too High
Authored By:
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
People with income that is no more than $500 over the monthly income limit for the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver, OBRA Waiver, or LIFE program may still be able to qualify for these programs using a qualified Income Spend Down Trust. This fact sheet explains how to use a qualified Income Spend Down Trust to qualify for a Waiver or LIFE program, even if income is above the program income limit.