Section 970. Family members maintenance needs allowance  


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  • A. There shall be deducted from the institutionalized spouse's income an allowance for each dependent family member.

    B. The amount deducted shall be an amount equal to 1/3 of the community spouse monthly maintenance needs standard, minus each family member's income.

    C. This allowance is to be deducted regardless of whether the institutionalized spouse actually makes the allowance available to the family member.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR460-04-8.6 § 3.6, eff. October 1, 1991; amended, Volume 17, Issue 13, eff. April 11, 2001.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.