DHA Case No. MGE 197217 (Wis. Div. of Hearings and Appeals May 21, 2020) (DHS) ↓ Download PDF The usual maximum for the Community Spouse Income Allocation (CSIA) can be increased by an ALJ if needed to pay for “necessary and basic” expenses. In this case, ALJ John Tedesco increased the CSIA to $4,078, largely […] Read more
Tag: 3.4.6 Community spouse income allocation
DHA Case No. MRA 205971 (Wis. Div. of Hearings and Appeals October 17, 2022) (DHS) ↓ Download PDF An ALJ may increase the Community Spouse Income Allowance (CSIA) if either spouse proves exceptional circumstances resulting in financial duress. In this case, although the community spouse had $3,858.22 of her own income, she also had monthly […] Read more