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Revision 26-2; Effective June 1, 2026
Monthly income cannot exceed 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Use the couple income range when both spouses are applying for the same program.
Monthly Income Limits for the QMB Program
| Time Period | Individual | Couple | Deeming* |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 to Present | $1,330 | $1,804 | $474 |
| March 1, 2025 to Feb. 28, 2026 | $1,305 | $1,763 | $458 |
| March 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025 | $1,255 | $1,704 | $449 |
| March 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024 | $1,215 | $1,643 | $428 |
| March 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023 | $1,133 | $1,526 | $393 |
| March 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022 | $1,074 | $1,452 | $378 |
| March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021 | $1,064 | $1,437 | $373 |
| March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020 | $1,041 | $1,410 | $369 |
| March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019 | $1,012 | $1,372 | $360 |
| March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018 | $1,005 | $1,354 | $349 |
| March 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017 | $990 | $1,335 | $345 |
| March 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016 | $981 | $1,328 | $347 |
| March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015 | $973 | $1,311 | $338 |
| March 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 | $958 | $1,293 | $335 |
| March 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013 | $931 | $1,261 | $330 |
| March 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012 | $908 | $1,226 | $318 |
| March 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2011 | $903 | $1,215 | $312 |
*The deeming allowance is the couple limit minus the individual limit.
Note: These amounts do not include the $20 disregard.
Related Policy
MSP Resource Limits, Q-1300
Budget Reference Chart, Appendix XXXI