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Medicaid Income Limits by State

Idaho has the highest Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) in 2026 ($3,002), followed by Texas ($2,982) and Florida ($2,982). Montana has the lowest ($994).

EconomicsHealth51 states · 7 metricsUpdated Aug 31, 2026Original page
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Year 202647 of 51 states
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Single or Married (One Spouse Applying), 2026

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Median
$2,982
Middle half $2,982 – $2,982
Average
$2,737
47 states
Highest
$3,002
Idaho
Lowest
$994
Montana

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Single or Married (One Spouse Applying)
#
1Idaho$3,002$5,984
2Texas$2,982$5,964
2Florida$2,982$5,964
2Pennsylvania$2,982$5,964
2Ohio$2,982$5,964
2Georgia$2,982$5,964
2Michigan$2,982$5,964
2New Jersey$2,982$5,964
2Virginia$2,982$5,964
2Washington$2,982$5,964
2Arizona$2,982$5,964
2Tennessee$2,982$5,964
2Massachusetts$2,982$5,964
2Indiana$2,982$5,964
2Maryland$2,982$5,964
2Colorado$2,982$5,964
2Wisconsin$2,982$5,964
2Minnesota$2,982$5,964
2South Carolina$2,982$5,964
2Alabama$2,982$5,964
2Kentucky$2,982$5,964
2Louisiana$2,982$5,964
2Oregon$2,982$5,964
2Oklahoma$2,982$5,964
2Connecticut$2,982$5,964
2Nevada$2,982$5,964
2Iowa$2,982$5,964
2Arkansas$2,982$5,964
2Mississippi$2,982$5,964
2New Mexico$2,982$5,964
2New Hampshire$2,982$5,964
2Maine$2,982$5,964
2Rhode Island$2,982$5,964
2South Dakota$2,982$5,964
2Alaska$2,982$5,964
2District of Columbia$2,982$5,964
2Vermont$2,982$5,964
2Wyoming$2,982$5,964
40Delaware$2,485$4,970
41California$1,836$2,490
41New York$1,836$2,489
43Illinois$1,330$1,803
43North Carolina$1,330$1,804
—KansasNo set income limit. Income over $2,982 / month must be paid towards one’s cost of care.No set income limit. Income over $2,982 / month (per spouse) must be paid towards one’s cost of care.
—Utah$1,330 (Aging Waiver), $2,982 (New Choices Waiver)Up to $1,330 per spouse (Aging Waiver), Up to $2,982 per spouse (New Choices Waiver)
—Missouri$1,131 (Structured Family Caregiving Waiver), $1,737 (Aged & Disabled Waiver)$1,131 (Structured Family Caregiving Waiver), $1,737 per spouse (Aged & Disabled Waiver)
2West Virginia$2,982$5,964
43Nebraska$1,3301330 per spouse
—Hawaii$1,530 / month if one lives at home$3060 ($1,530 per spouse) / month if both live at home
46North Dakota$1,197$1,623
47Montana$994$1,988

What correlates with Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) (2026)?

Pearson r against 2,099 other state metrics sharing at least 29 states, 1 near-identical series hidden. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) tend to score higher on these

  1. MWHC Married (both spouses)Medicaid Asset Limits by State
    r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 45
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  2. % Change In Q1 2022Foreclosure Rates by State
    r = +0.49 · moderate · n = 47
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  3. Minimum Age RequirementAirsoft Gun Laws by State
    r = +0.48 · moderate · n = 47
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  4. Overall Camping Rating (1-10)Best States for Camping
    r = +0.35 · moderate · n = 46
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  5. Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States
    r = +0.35 · moderate · n = 46
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  6. Max. Double Axle WeightTruck Axle Weight Limits by State
    r = +0.34 · moderate · n = 46
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) tend to score lower on these

  1. Democratic RepsNumber of Representatives by State
    r = −0.54 · strong · n = 35
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  2. Wheat Acres HarvestedWheat Production by State
    r = −0.48 · moderate · n = 33
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  3. Nectarines Acres BearingNectarine Production by State
    r = −0.45 · moderate · n = 30
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  4. Registered DemocratsRegistered Voters by Party
    r = −0.45 · moderate · n = 29
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  5. Estimated Civil War DeathsCivil War Casualties by State
    r = −0.44 · moderate · n = 31
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  6. Total Registered VotersRegistered Voters by Party
    r = −0.44 · moderate · n = 29
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Single or Married (One Spouse Applying)?
Idaho has the highest Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) in 2026, at $3,002, followed by Texas ($2,982) and Florida ($2,982).
Which state has the lowest Single or Married (One Spouse Applying)?
Montana has the lowest Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) in 2026, at $994.
What is the median Single or Married (One Spouse Applying) across US states?
The median is $2,982 across the 47 US states with data in 2026.
Where does this medicaid income limits by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: 2023 Medicaid Eligibility Income Chart – American Council on Aging.

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