If a MoCA score is abnormal below the normal threshold, which score reflects impairment?

If a MoCA score is abnormal below the normal threshold, which score reflects impairment?

• A. 30/30
• B. below 26/30
• C. ≥26/30
• D. 26-30

Answer: (B)

MoCA scores are out of 30, and a common cutoff for normal function is 26 or higher. When a score falls below 26, it suggests impairment on this screening test, indicating possible cognitive issues that may warrant further evaluation. A perfect score (30) is no impairment, and scores in the 26–30 range are generally considered normal. So the indicator of impairment is a score below 26.

MoCA scores are out of 30, and a common cutoff for normal function is 26 or higher. When a score falls below 26, it suggests impairment on this screening test, indicating possible cognitive issues that may warrant further evaluation. A perfect score (30) is no impairment, and scores in the 26–30 range are generally considered normal. So the indicator of impairment is a score below 26.