Medicaid
Kentucky Medicaid eligibility
Kentucky expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level, about $1,768 a month for one person in 2026.
Source: Medicaid.gov: Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program Eligibility Levels (state decisions as of 2023-12-01, read 2026-10-23), as of December 1, 2023.
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Quick facts
- ACA expansion
- Yes
- Adults 19 to 64
- 133% FPL
- Parents
- 19% FPL (state uses a dollar standard)
- Pregnant women
- 195% FPL
- Children 6 to 18
- 213% FPL
- State agency
- HealthCare.gov: Kentucky
Kentucky income limits by group
| Group | Income limit | Monthly, household of 1 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 (expansion group) | 133% FPL | $1,768 |
| Parents and caretaker relatives | 19% FPL (state uses a dollar standard) | $252 |
| Pregnant women (Medicaid) | 195% FPL | $2,593 |
| Pregnant women (CHIP) | 213% FPL | $2,832 |
| Children under 1 (Medicaid) | 213% FPL | $2,832 |
| Children 1 to 5 (Medicaid) | 213% FPL | $2,832 |
| Children 6 to 18 (Medicaid) | 213% FPL | $2,832 |
| Children (separate CHIP) | No separate program |
Medicaid.gov notes that MAGI rules generally adjust income by an amount equal to a 5% FPL disregard, so a person can qualify with income about 5 percentage points of FPL above the standard shown. Other rules apply too, such as citizenship, immigration status, and state residency. The state agency makes the decision.
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Questions
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Kentucky?
Kentucky expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level, about $1,768 a month for one person in 2026.
Did Kentucky expand Medicaid?
Yes. Medicaid.gov lists Kentucky's adult expansion group at 133% FPL.
How do I apply for Medicaid in Kentucky?
Apply any time through the state Medicaid agency or with a HealthCare.gov Marketplace application, which sends your information to the state if you may qualify.