Did my state expand Medicaid?

The Health Reform law calls for the expansion of Medicaid to include more people.

Historically, if your income was 100% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or lower, you would qualify for Medicaid.

Varies state-to-state

Medicaid is run on the state-level, so qualifying varied state-to-state. For example, some states did not offer Medicaid to young adults who were not pregnant or who had not recently given birth even if you met the income requirement.

The Health Reform law expanded Medicaid to include household incomes up to 138% FPL.

But again, it can vary depending on where you live. Some states chose not to expand Medicaid due to costs.

You can visit our State Decisions page to see whether your state expanded Medicaid or visit Medicaid.gov for more information or to apply for Medicaid in your state.

When Medicaid isn't an option

If you would have qualified for the Medicaid expansion, but your state did not expand the program, then you can qualify for reduced premiums or out-of-pocket plans through a new health plan purchased through an exchange. The premiums are based on a sliding scale to keep them affordable for you.