Table for Calculating Monthly Expenses for a Couple Where Both Spouses Are 70 or Older
Use the table below to calculate monthly expenses based on rent for a couple living in an apartment where both spouses are 70 or older.
| Table for calculating monthly expenses for a couple where both spouses are 70 or older | |||
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| Home-support service | Percentage of your monthly rent | Minimum amount | Maximum amount |
| Basic amount | 12% | $150 | $375 |
| Laundry service (care of clothing and household linens) | 5% | $75 | $125 |
| Housekeeping service | 4% | $50 | $125 |
| Meal service1See note 1 (one meal a day) | 14% | $200 | $400 |
| Meal service1See note 1 (two meals a day) | 21% | $300 | $600 |
| Meal service1See note 1 (three meals a day) | 26% | $400 | $800 |
| Nursing service | 8% | $100 | $250 |
| Personal care service | |||
| Basic amount | 15% | $200 | $600 |
| Supplement for a dependent senior | 10%2See note 2 | $200 | 10%2 of the monthly rent |
| Cost of services included in rent | |||
| Non-dependent senior | N/ANot applicable | N/ANot applicable | 70% of your monthly rent |
| Dependent senior (you or your spouse) | N/ANot applicable | N/ANot applicable | 80% of your monthly rent |
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Note 1 1. Each meal (breakfast, lunch and supper) shown in the schedule to the lease must be counted as a single meal, even if it is provided for both you and your spouse. For example, if the schedule to the lease shows that breakfast is provided every day for both of you, it counts as only one meal per day. |
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Note 2 2. If both you and your spouse are considered dependent seniors, the rate is 20%. |
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Note
- The rate applies to the total monthly rent.
- The total monthly rent is the rent paid to house both you and your spouse, regardless of who pays it or how it is divided between you.