M-5000, Income

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Revision 21-2; Effective June 1, 2021

All regular MEPD policies for income apply to this program, except those specifically identified in Chapter M.

There is no support and maintenance considered for MBI. Do not develop support and maintenance.

There is no deeming of income for this program.

 

M-5100, Income Verification

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Revision 13-3; Effective September 1, 2013

To be eligible, a person must be working and earning income. The person must provide proof of employment. Consider any of the following as proof of employment:

  • Tax payment verification under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA); or
  • Tax payment verification under the Self-Employment Contribution Act (SECA); or
  • A written explanation that substantiates the person is in an employed status.

Treatment of income will be different for the MBI income eligibility budget and the post eligibility premium budget.

Income limits are subject to change annually. See Appendix XXXI, Budget Reference Chart, for current limits.

M-5200, Medicaid Buy-In Income Limits

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Revision 26-2; Effective June 1, 2026

To be eligible for the Medicaid Buy-in (MBI) program, a person must have countable income less than 250% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

Monthly Income Limits for the MBI Program

Date Range250% FPL
March 1, 2026 to Present3,325
March 1, 2025 to Feb. 28, 2026$3,261
March 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025$3,138
March 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024$3,038
March 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023$2,832
March 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022$2,684
March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021$2,659
March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020$2,603
March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019$2,530
March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018$2,513
March 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017$2,475
March 1, 2015 to Feb.  29, 2016$2,453
March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015$2,432
March 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014$2,394
March 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013$2,328
March 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012$2,269
March 1, 2010 to Feb. 28, 2011$2,257