Fact Sheet: Federal Requirements & State Options: Medicaid Eligibility

On March 19, 2017, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Access Commission (MACPAC) released this fact sheet regarding federal requirements and state options related to Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid eligibility is typically defined in terms of both categorical eligibility (the populations covered) and financial eligibility (the income levels or thresholds at which the populations can be covered). This document defines eligibility criteria and eligibility waivers available for each income group . . .