*** The Health Care Programs Manual (HCPM) has been replaced by the Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM) as of June 1, 2016. Please refer to the EPM for current health care program policy information. ***
Effective: January 1, 2011 |
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19.55.25.05 - Agricultural Homestead Analysis |
Archived: June 1, 2016 (Previous Versions) |
Follow this analysis if the client’s home is not exempt from the home equity limit policy and has an equity value greater than the applicable home equity limit. See the Home Equity Limit Analysis before beginning this process.
1. Is the home located on 10 or more contiguous acres of land used for agricultural purposes?
l No. Go to Step 2.
l Yes. Determine the client's equity interest in the agricultural homestead using the estimated market value (EMV) on the property tax record. Go to Step 3.
2. Is the land exclusively and intensively used for raising or cultivating agricultural products?
l No. The client does not have an agricultural homestead and is not eligible for MA payment of LTC services.
l Yes. Determine the client's equity interest in the agricultural homestead using the estimated market value (EMV) on the property tax record. Go to Step 3.
3. Is the client’s verified equity interest in the agricultural homestead less than the applicable home equity limit?
l No. The client is not eligible for MA payment of LTC services. Code MMIS to prohibit MA payment of LTC services. Send the manual notice or update worker comments as directed.
l Yes. The client is eligible for MA payment of LTC services if all other eligibility requirements are met. Send a Notice of Action for Payment of Long-Term Care Services (DHS-4915) or add worker comments to the MAXIS notice as needed.