When someone qualifies for Pennsylvania Medicaid to help pay for nursing home costs, most of their income must go toward care. However, the Home Maintenance Deduction allows eligible residents to keep part of their income—up to six months—to cover home expenses like utilities and taxes. Learn how this Pennsylvania Medicaid rule can help protect your home and ease financial stress during a nursing home stay.

Learn how Medicaid in Pennsylvania calculates a nursing home resident’s patient pay responsibility. Crane Law, PC explains income deductions, annual updates, and how proper Medicaid planning can protect your assets and spouse.

You don’t have to lose everything to qualify for Medicaid. With the right legal guidance, you can protect your home, savings, and spouse while securing the care you need. At Crane Law, PC, we help families navigate Medicaid’s complex rules with strategies that preserve assets and accelerate eligibility.

PA's Personal Needs Allowance increases to $60/month in 2025, the first adjustment since 2007. Learn what this means for Medicaid recipients

Resource Assessments help married couples protect assets and qualify for Medicaid when a spouse needs nursing home care. Don’t skip it!