Medicaid

Massachusetts Medicaid eligibility

Massachusetts 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: 133% FPL
Pregnant women: 200% FPL
Children 6 to 18: 150% FPL
State agency: Massachusetts Medicaid agency

Massachusetts income limits by group

Massachusetts Medicaid and CHIP income standards as a percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), medicaid.gov, state decisions as of 2023-12-01. Monthly amount for a household of 1 computed by Rivvi from the 2026 HHS poverty guidelines.
Group	Income limit	Monthly, household of 1 (2026)
Adults 19 to 64 (expansion group)	133% FPL	$1,768
Parents and caretaker relatives	133% FPL	$1,768
Pregnant women (Medicaid)	200% FPL	$2,660
Pregnant women (CHIP)	No separate program
Children under 1 (Medicaid)	200% FPL	$2,660
Children 1 to 5 (Medicaid)	150% FPL	$1,995
Children 6 to 18 (Medicaid)	150% FPL	$1,995
Children (separate CHIP)	300% FPL	$3,990

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.

Massachusetts limits for households of 1 to 8

Notes from medicaid.gov

In addition to covering the adult group up to 133% of the FPL, the state covers ages 19 and 20 up to the following levels: DC 216%, MA 150%, ME 300%.

Questions

Who qualifies for Medicaid in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts expand Medicaid?

Yes. Medicaid.gov lists Massachusetts's adult expansion group at 133% FPL.

How do I apply for Medicaid in Massachusetts?

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.