Medicaid Income Eligibility 2021

State – Coverage Type

Single

Married (for one spouse)

Married (for both spouses)

Alabama – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Alabama – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Alabama – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$814

$1,211

$1,211 total

Alaska – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Alaska – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Alaska – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,474

$2,183

$2,183 total

Arizona – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Arizona – HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Arizona – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Arkansas – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Arkansas – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Arkansas – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

California – Institutional / Nursing Home

a

a

a

California – Waivers / HCBS

$1,468

$1,486

$1,983 total

California – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,468

$2,068

$1,983 total

Colorado – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Colorado – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Colorado – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Connecticut – Institutional / Nursing Home

Connecticut nursing homes provide skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term residential care. The state regulates these facilities through licensing, inspections, and compliance with federal and state standards to ensure safe, quality care and protect resident rights.

b

b

b

Connecticut – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Connecticut – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$885 – $995

$1,125 – $1,234

$1,125 – $1,234 total

Delaware – Institutional / Nursing Home

$1,985

$1,985

$2,977.50 total

Delaware – Waivers / HCBS

$1,985

$1,985

$2,977.50 total

Delaware – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

District of Columbia – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

District of Columbia – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

District of Columbia – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Florida – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Florida – HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Florida – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$948

$1,281

$1,281 total

Georgia – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Georgia – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Georgia – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Hawaii – Institutional / Nursing Home

c

c

c

Hawaii – Waivers / HCBS

$1,224

$1,224

$1,224 / spouse

Hawaii – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,224

$1,653

$1,653 total

Idaho – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,402

$2,402

$4,784 total

Idaho – Waivers / HCBS

$2,402

$2,402

$4,784 total

Idaho – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$847

$1,211

$1,211 total

Illinois – Institutional / Nursing Home

$1,063

$1,063

$1,437 total

Illinois – Waivers / HCBS

$1,063

$1,063

$1,437 total

Illinois – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,063

$1,437

$1,437 total

Indiana – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Indiana – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Indiana – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Iowa – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Iowa – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Iowa – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Kansas – Institutional / Nursing Home

d

d

e

Kansas – Waivers / HCBS

f

f

g

Kansas – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$475

$475

$475 total

Kentucky – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Kentucky – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Kentucky – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$235

$291

$291 total

Louisiana – Institutional / Nursing Home

Louisiana nursing homes serve seniors who need round-the-clock medical care, personal assistance, and a structured living environment. They address chronic illnesses, recovery, memory care, and other health needs. The state requires licensing, regular inspections, and compliance with federal and state care standards.

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Louisiana – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Louisiana – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Maine – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Maine – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Maine – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,074

$1,452

$1,452 total

Maryland – Institutional / Nursing Home

h

h

h

Maryland – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Maryland – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$350

$392

$392 total

Massachusetts – Institutional / Nursing Home

$1,073

$1,073

$1,452 total

Massachusetts – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Massachusetts – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Michigan – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Michigan – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Michigan – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Minnesota – Institutional / Nursing Home

Minnesota nursing homes operate in both urban and rural areas. They provide skilled nursing care and focus on residents' medical needs, dignity, and quality of life. The state enforces strict regulatory standards for care and safety. Many of these facilities include therapy programs, activities, and individualized care plans.

$1,073

$1,073

$1,452 total

Minnesota – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Minnesota – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Mississippi – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Mississippi – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Mississippi – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Missouri – Institutional / Nursing Home

i

i

i

Missouri – Waivers / HCBS

$1,370

$1,370

$2,740 total

Missouri – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$904

$1,222

$1,222 total

Montana – Institutional / Nursing Home

b

b

b

Montana – Waivers / HCBS

$794

$794

$794 / spouse

Montana – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Nebraska – Institutional / Nursing Home

$1,073

$1,073

$1,452 total

Nebraska – Waivers / HCBS

$1,073

$1,073

$1,452 total

Nebraska – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Nevada – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Nevada – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Nevada – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

New Hampshire – Institutional / Nursing Home

New Hampshire nursing homes provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and long-term care. The state requires these facilities to meet high standards for quality, safety, and patient care through licensing and regulation. This helps ensure families have confidence in the care their loved ones receive.

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

New Hampshire – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

New Hampshire – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

This program provides financial assistance to elderly, blind, and disabled residents, helping them live independently with dignity.

$808

$1,192

$1,192 total

New Jersey – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

New Jersey – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

New Jersey – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

New Mexico – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

New Mexico – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

New Mexico – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

New York – Institutional / Nursing Home

$884

$884

$1,300 total

New York – Waivers / HCBS

$884

$884

$1,300 total

New York – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$884

$1,300

$1,300 total

North Carolina – Institutional / Nursing Home

b

b

b

North Carolina – Waivers / HCBS

$1,064

$1,064

$1,437 total

North Carolina – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,064

$1,437

$1,437 total

North Dakota – Institutional / Nursing Home

j

j

j

North Dakota – Waivers / HCBS

$883

$883

$1,193 total

North Dakota – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$883

$1,193

$1,193 total

Ohio – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Ohio – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Ohio – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Oklahoma – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Oklahoma – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Oklahoma – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Oregon – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Oregon – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Oregon – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Pennsylvania – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Pennsylvania – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Pennsylvania – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$805.10

$1,208.30

$1,208.30 total

Rhode Island – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Rhode Island – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Rhode Island – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

South Carolina – Institutional / Nursing Home

South Carolina nursing homes serve seniors needing medical care and daily assistance beyond what is available at home or in less intensive settings. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control licenses and inspects these facilities to ensure they meet health, safety, and care standards. They offer skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term residential care.

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

South Carolina – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

South Carolina – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

South Dakota – Institutional / Nursing Home

South Dakota nursing homes provide round-the-clock medical supervision and personal care for seniors. They offer individualized care plans in a safe, supportive environment. The state licenses these facilities and requires them to maintain high care standards. Services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term residential support.

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

South Dakota – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

South Dakota – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Tennessee – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Tennessee – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Tennessee – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Texas – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Texas – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Texas – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Utah – Institutional / Nursing Home

k

k

l

Utah – Waivers / HCBS

m

m

n

Utah – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,073

$1,452

$1,452 total

Vermont – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Vermont – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Vermont – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$1,100

$1,100

$1,100 total

Virginia – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Virginia – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Virginia – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$859

$1,162

$1,162 total

Washington – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Washington – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Washington – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

West Virginia – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

West Virginia – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

West Virginia – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total

Wisconsin – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Wisconsin – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$4,764 total

Wisconsin – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$877.78

$1,323.05

$1,323.05 total

Wyoming – Institutional / Nursing Home

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Wyoming – Waivers / HCBS

$2,382

$2,382

$2,382 / spouse

Wyoming – Regular / Elderly / Blind / Disabled

$794

$1,191

$1,191 total