PDF Using California's Spousal Impoverishment Rule for Home ... The well spouse may retain all income in her own name and, if that income is less than $3,260 (the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance, or MMMNA, for 2021), he/she may receive an allocation from the Medi-Cal spouse's income to reach $3,260. Example:John receives a pension of $2,500 per month. Mary receives a pension of $500 per month.