Medicaid & Medi-Cal Eligibility Screener
Find out in 30 seconds whether your household likely qualifies for $0-premium Medicaid or California Medi-Cal based on the official 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines ($15,960 base + $5,680 per additional member) and state MAGI thresholds. Anonymous — no sign-up and nothing stored.
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You likely qualify
Your estimated household income (132% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Level) is below California's 138% FPL limit ($37,702/yr or $3,142/mo).
For a household of 3 under the Adult (Ages 19–64) MAGI category, Medi-Cal (DHCS) covers eligible residents up to $37,702/year ($3,142/month). Your reported income of $36,000/year (132% FPL) falls within the qualifying range.
California Hospital Charity Care Covers Up to 400% FPL ($109,280/yr for 3)
Under California's Hospital Fair Pricing Act (AB 774 / AB 1020), every licensed hospital in California must offer free or discounted charity care to uninsured or high-medical-cost patients earning up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level ($109,280/year for a household of 3).
2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) & California Medi-Cal Income Limits
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) 2026 Poverty Guidelines & California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
| Household Size | 100% FPL (2026 Baseline) | 138% FPL (Adult Medi-Cal) | 213% FPL (Pregnancy Medi-Cal) | 266% FPL (Children 0–18) | 322% FPL (MCAP / C-CHIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $15,960/yr | $22,025/yr | $33,995/yr | $42,454/yr | $51,391/yr |
| 2 People | $21,640/yr | $29,863/yr | $46,093/yr | $57,562/yr | $69,681/yr |
| 3 PeopleYour Size | $27,320/yr | $37,702/yr | $58,192/yr | $72,671/yr | $87,970/yr |
| 4 People | $33,000/yr | $45,540/yr | $70,290/yr | $87,780/yr | $106,260/yr |
| 5 People | $38,680/yr | $53,378/yr | $82,388/yr | $102,889/yr | $124,550/yr |
| 6 People | $44,360/yr | $61,217/yr | $94,487/yr | $117,998/yr | $142,839/yr |
Arizona ALTCS Eligibility Check — Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF & Home Care for Parkinson's
Unlike Medicare (which does not pay for assisted living room and board), Arizona's ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) pays for contracted Assisted Living Communities, Memory Care units, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and In-Home Attendant Care in Phoenix/Maricopa County (via Mercy Care and Banner – University Family Care ALTCS) when an applicant meets both financial and medical nursing-facility level-of-care criteria.
Single applicant or married applicant with one spouse applying ($2,901/mo in 2025). Over-Income Miller Trust Path: If gross pension/Social Security exceeds $2,982/mo, applicants can still qualify financially using an Arizona Income-Only Trust (Miller Trust).
Single applicants may keep $2,000 in countable assets. A healthy spouse living at home keeps $32,532 minimum to $162,660 maximum in 2026 ($31,584–$157,920 in 2025), plus an exempt primary home (up to $752,000 equity in 2026) and one vehicle.
An AHCCCS nurse/social worker evaluates whether Parkinson's motor fluctuations, falls, freezing of gait, bathing/dressing/transfer needs, or Parkinson's dementia require daily hands-on care equivalent to a nursing facility level of care.