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The HHS poverty guidelines for 2026 are $15,960 for one person plus $5,680 for each extra person in the 48 contiguous states and DC — $33,000 for a family of four. Alaska and Hawaii have higher figures.
Programs set limits as percentages: Medicaid expansion uses 138%, SNAP gross income 130%, CHIP often 200% or more, and ACA marketplace subsidies 100–400% (using the previous year's guidelines).
| Household size | 4 |
| Yearly household income | 50,000 $ |
| Where you live | 48 contiguous states & DC |
| 2026 poverty guideline for 4 | $33,000 |
| Your income is | 152% of the poverty level |
| 138% (Medicaid expansion) | $45,540 |
| 200% | $66,000 |
| 400% | $132,000 |
152% of the poverty level.
| Household size | 1 |
| Yearly household income | 20,000 $ |
| Where you live | 48 contiguous states & DC |
| 2026 poverty guideline for 1 | $15,960 |
| Your income is | 125% of the poverty level |
| 138% (Medicaid expansion) | $22,025 |
| 200% | $31,920 |
| 400% | $63,840 |
125% of the poverty level.
$33,000 in the 48 contiguous states and DC, $41,250 in Alaska and $37,950 in Hawaii.
$22,025 for one person and $45,540 for a family of four in 2026 — the usual Medicaid expansion limit.
$31,920 for one person and $66,000 for a family of four.
For tax-based programs, you, your spouse and the dependents you claim. Other programs have their own rules.