Start with your state’s current rules The income comparison below uses the 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for the contiguous states. It is a reference calculation, not an eligibility decision. Medicaid and CHIP can use program-specific household and income rules.
Example A fictional household of four with $33,000 annual income is at 100% of the 2026 HHS guideline. That percentage alone does not determine Medicaid or CHIP eligibility.
What to confirm before making a decision Children, pregnant people, adults, older people and people with disabilities can have different pathways. Children may qualify when adults do not. Use the linked state agency for current limits and an application; this tool does not collect medical details.
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