Chytanya Tapakire

Dual eligibles have both Medicare and Medicaid in 2026. Medicaid pays Part B ($202.90/mo) premiums and cost-sharing via MSPs and covers long-term care Medicare does not.

Medicaid eligibility scales with household size in 2026. Expansion adults qualify up to 138% FPL, and the dollar limit rises with each person. See how household size works.

Medicaid renewals in 2026 happen at least once a year. Keep your contact info current and return the packet on time. Many states use automatic (ex parte) renewals.

Medicaid spend-down programs in 2026 let you subtract medical bills from income to qualify. About 33 states offer a medically needy pathway. Here is how spend-down works.

Medicaid for disabled adults in 2026 often follows SSI rules ($2,000/$3,000 assets). SSI recipients usually qualify automatically. Buy-In programs help disabled workers.

Medicaid for seniors in 2026 covers care Medicare does not, including long-term care. Aged eligibility often tracks SSI ($2,000/$3,000 assets). Here is how it works.

Medicaid asset limits in 2026 depend on your group. MAGI adults face no asset test; aged and disabled groups commonly use the SSI limit of $2,000 single / $3,000 couple.

Medicaid income limits 2026: the 138% FPL expansion cutoff, MAGI rules, SSI-related pathways, and Medicare Savings Program limits, sourced from .gov data.