Medicaid income limits by state

Adults ages 19 to 64 may need to show 80 hours a month. Whether you can get Medicaid in the adult group also depends on income. The figures below come from official pages. We quote those pages and link to them.

Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

This page is not legal advice. Confirm the current income limit with your state Medicaid office. log80 is not a government service and is not Medicaid.

States that expanded Medicaid (41)

States that have not expanded Medicaid (10)

These states do not have the Medicaid adult coverage group CMS lists for states that expanded. Most members here are likely not in that group. Some parent or caretaker programs may have their own income limits.

Official sources used on every page

Quoted word for word from the official page.

  • CMS: Map Element — Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment (State Expanded Medicaid)

    “State Expanded Medicaid”

    Official source: medicaid.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • CMS: Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, & Basic Health Program Eligibility Levels

    “The following table provides eligibility levels in each state for key coverage groups that use Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI), as of December 1, 2023.”

    Official source: medicaid.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • CMS: Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP Eligibility Levels (MAGI 5% FPL note)

    “The MAGI-based rules generally include adjusting an individual’s income by an amount equivalent to a 5% FPL disregard.”

    Official source: medicaid.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • CMS Implementation Guide: Adult Group

    “The income standard for eligibility under this group is 133% FPL.”

    Official source: medicaid.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • CMS: Eligibility Policy

    “states were given the option to extend eligibility to adults with income at or below 133% of the FPL.”

    Official source: medicaid.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • eCFR: 42 CFR 435.119(b)(1)

    “Are age 19 or older and under age 65;”

    Official source: ecfr.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • eCFR: 42 CFR 435.119

    “Have household income that is at or below 133 percent FPL for the applicable family size.”

    Official source: ecfr.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • eCFR: 42 CFR 435.603(d)(4)

    “a state must subtract an amount equivalent to 5 percentage points of the Federal poverty level for the applicable family size”

    Official source: ecfr.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

  • Federal Register: Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines (91 FR 1797, January 15, 2026)

    “The following guideline figures represent annual income.”

    Official source: federalregister.gov

    Figures last checked November 2, 2026.

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