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Revision 26-2; Effective June 1, 2026
Monthly income must be more than 100% federal poverty level (FPL) and less than 120% FPL.
Use the couple income limit when both spouses are applying for the same program.
Monthly Income Limits for the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program
| Time Period | Individual Limit | Couple Limit | Deeming* |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 to Present | $1,330.01 to $1,596 | $1,804.01 to $2,164 | $568 |
| March 1, 2025 to Feb. 28, 2026 | $1,305.01 to $1,565 | $1,763.01 to $2,115 | $550 |
| March 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025 | $1,255.01 to $1,506 | $1,704.01 to $2,044 | $538 |
| March 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024 | $1,215.01 to $1,458 | $1,643.01 to $1,972 | $514 |
| March 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023 | $1,133.01 to $1,359 | $1,526.01 to $1,831 | $472 |
| March 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022 | $1,074.01 to $1,288 | $1,452.01 to $1,742 | $454 |
| March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021 | $1,064.01 to $1,276 | $1,437.01 to $1,724 | $448 |
| March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020 | $1,041.01 to $1,249 | $1410.01 to $1,691 | $442 |
| March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019 | $1,012.01 to $1,214 | $1,372.01 to $1,646 | $432 |
| March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018 | $1,005.01 to $1,206 | $1,354.01 to $1,624 | $418 |
| March 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017 | $990.01 to $1,188 | $1,335.01 to $1,602 | $414 |
| March 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016 | $981.01 to $1,177 | $1,328.01 to $1,593 | $416 |
| March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015 | $973.01 to $1,167 | $1,311.01 to $1,573 | $406 |
| March 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 | $958.01 to $1,149 | $1,293.01 to $1,551 | $402 |
| March 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013 | $931.01 to $1,117 | $1,261.01 to $1,513 | $396 |
| March 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012 | $908.01 to $1,089 | $1,226.01 to $1,471 | $382 |
*The deeming amount is the couple limit minus the individual limit.
Note: These amounts do not include the $20 disregard. There must be at least a one cent unmet need for SLMB (MC-SLMB) eligibility.
Related Policy
MSP Resource Limits, Q-1300
Budget Reference Chart, Appendix XXXI
