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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 03/18/2026

Increase in Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) and Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) Income Standard Amounts 

To:
 Enrolled Physicians and Hospitals
​Date: ​March 18, 2026
​Re:
 Increase in Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) and Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) Income Standard Amounts 

Effective March 1, 2026, the Healthy Start/Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) and Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) Income Standard amounts are increased due to 2026 Federal Poverty Level statistics.  Please use these revised income guidelines when determining eligibility for MPE and FPPE.

Monthly Gross Income Eligibility Limit

 

Family Size     Income Limit

2

 

 

$3,841

 

 

3

 

 

$4,849

 

 

4

 

 

$5,857

 

 

5

 

 

$6,865

 

 

6

 

 

$7,873

 

 

7

 

 

$8,882

 

 

8

 

 

$9,890

 

 

9+

 

 

For families larger than 8, add $1,008 for each additional person

 

 

 

For providers who are completing MPE or FPPE applications in the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) system, these guidelines have been updated and are automatically applied in calculating the applicant’s financial eligibility for MPE or FPPE coverage.  

 

Laura Phelan, Administrator 
Division of Medical Programs