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