2-009.02C3a Appeal of Assessment
The Assessment of Resources notifies the couple that they may appeal the assessment of resources. The couple may appeal:
1. The value assigned to the resource(s); and
2. The amount reserved for the community spouse. If the couple show that the community spouse requires more than the limit, s/he may be allowed to reserve more.
In order to appeal, the alternate care spouse must apply for medical assistance, even if s/he has excess resources.
Note: Income from the institutionalized spouse must first be used before additional reserved resources for the community spouse may be considered.