Public assistance agencies must offer voter registration to every applicant and person seeking to renew benefits, and must assist with completing the registration form on request. Refusal to register does not affect benefit eligibility.

Agencies must use SSA data matches to verify identity and citizenship status for SNAP applicants. FDSH SSA is the electronic source for this check.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Benefits must be issued within 7 days for households with gross monthly income below $150 and liquid resources at or below $100, or households whose combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than the monthly rent or mortgage and utilities.

Households that do not receive LIHEAP may use a standard utility allowance instead of actual utility costs. Households that heat or cool their home qualify for the full heating and cooling standard (HCSUA). Residents of federally subsidized housing where utilities are included in rent are ineligible for the HCSUA. Receipt of even one dollar of LIHEAP automatically qualifies the household for the HCSUA.

Households that do not receive LIHEAP may use a standard utility allowance instead of actual utility costs. Households that heat or cool their home qualify for the full heating and cooling standard (HCSUA). Residents of federally subsidized housing where utilities are included in rent are ineligible for the HCSUA. Receipt of even one dollar of LIHEAP automatically qualifies the household for the HCSUA.

Households that do not receive LIHEAP may use a standard utility allowance instead of actual utility costs. Households that heat or cool their home qualify for the full heating and cooling standard (HCSUA). Residents of federally subsidized housing where utilities are included in rent are ineligible for the HCSUA. Receipt of even one dollar of LIHEAP automatically qualifies the household for the HCSUA.

Households that do not receive LIHEAP may use a standard utility allowance instead of actual utility costs. Households that heat or cool their home qualify for the full heating and cooling standard (HCSUA). Residents of federally subsidized housing where utilities are included in rent are ineligible for the HCSUA. Receipt of even one dollar of LIHEAP automatically qualifies the household for the HCSUA.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

All household members must be listed on the application regardless of whether they are individually applying for SNAP. Members who are ineligible — such as non-citizens who do not qualify — must still be listed because their income and resources are counted when calculating the benefit amount for the rest of the household.

Agencies must screen every application on the day it is received for expedited service eligibility. Households qualify if gross monthly income is below $150 and liquid resources are $100 or less; if combined income and liquid resources are less than monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities; or if the household contains a migrant or seasonal farm worker with little or no income. Expedited benefits must be issued within 7 days.

Medicaid is payer of last resort. States must identify third-party liability — insurance, workers' compensation, or other coverage — and pursue cost avoidance and recovery before paying Medicaid claims. Applicants must cooperate with third-party liability identification as a condition of eligibility.

Every household member applying for SNAP must provide a Social Security Number or apply for one. Members who refuse to provide an SSN are ineligible, but their income is still counted toward the household's SNAP calculation.

Agencies must use SSA data matches to verify identity and citizenship status for SNAP applicants. FDSH SSA is the electronic source for this check.

CHIP covers targeted low-income children under age 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and who lack other insurance coverage. States set income limits up to 300% FPL (or higher with a waiver). CHIP also covers pregnant women in states with an unborn child option.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

OMB standards require federal agencies and programs receiving federal funds to collect race and ethnicity data using prescribed minimum categories. Individuals must be able to select all applicable races simultaneously. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is collected separately from race.

Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Title VI requires agencies to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency through interpreter services and translated materials.

OMB standards require federal agencies and programs receiving federal funds to collect race and ethnicity data using prescribed minimum categories. Individuals must be able to select all applicable races simultaneously. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is collected separately from race.

Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Title VI requires agencies to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency through interpreter services and translated materials.

States must provide translated notices and interpreter services to applicants and beneficiaries with limited English proficiency. Written materials must be translated into any language spoken by 5% or more of the service area population. Interpreter services must be provided free of charge.

Federal agencies and recipients of federal financial assistance must ensure meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency. Each agency must develop a language access plan, and recipients must provide language services free of charge. Applies to all safety net benefit programs.

Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Title VI requires agencies to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency through interpreter services and translated materials.

States must provide translated notices and interpreter services to applicants and beneficiaries with limited English proficiency. Written materials must be translated into any language spoken by 5% or more of the service area population. Interpreter services must be provided free of charge.

Federal agencies and recipients of federal financial assistance must ensure meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency. Each agency must develop a language access plan, and recipients must provide language services free of charge. Applies to all safety net benefit programs.

Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Title VI requires agencies to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency through interpreter services and translated materials.

SNAP applicants must be residents of the state in which they apply. Residency is established by physical presence with intent to remain; a fixed address is not required. Migrant workers and homeless individuals may apply in the state where they currently reside.

States may send notices electronically to applicants and beneficiaries who affirmatively opt in to electronic delivery. Electronic notices must be equally accessible and must contain the same information as paper notices. Paper notices must be sent when an electronic notice cannot be delivered.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

SNAP applicants must be residents of the state in which they apply. Residency is established by physical presence with intent to remain; a fixed address is not required. Migrant workers and homeless individuals may apply in the state where they currently reside.

Medicaid applicants must be residents of the state in which they apply. Residency is established by living in the state with the intent to remain. A fixed address is not required; homeless individuals who live in the state are residents.

States may not impose a durational residency requirement on TANF applicants. States may pay reduced benefits to recent residents for up to 12 months if the sending state's benefit level was lower, subject to federal limits established after Saenz v. Roe.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

Only U.S. citizens and qualified aliens are eligible for SNAP. Agency must verify citizenship or immigration status for all applicants.

Federal statute establishing that only qualified aliens are eligible for federal public benefits including SNAP. Defines the categories of immigration status that confer eligibility.

Non-citizens who were lawfully residing in the US on August 22, 1996 and who were receiving SNAP or other federal benefits on that date are exempt from the 5-year bar on federal benefits. Continuous residence since that date is required to qualify for the grandfathering exception.

Non-citizens with a qualifying connection to US military service — veterans, active duty service members, and their spouses and unmarried dependent children — are qualified aliens exempt from PRWORA waiting periods and restrictions on federal benefits.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

Federal statute establishing that only qualified aliens are eligible for federal public benefits including SNAP. Defines the categories of immigration status that confer eligibility.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

Only U.S. citizens and qualified aliens are eligible for SNAP. Agency must verify citizenship or immigration status for all applicants.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

States must use electronic data sources to verify immigration status before requesting paper documentation. FDSH VLP satisfies this requirement.

Non-citizens who were lawfully residing in the US on August 22, 1996 and who were receiving SNAP or other federal benefits on that date are exempt from the 5-year bar on federal benefits. Continuous residence since that date is required to qualify for the grandfathering exception.

Non-citizens with a qualifying connection to US military service — veterans, active duty service members, and their spouses and unmarried dependent children — are qualified aliens exempt from PRWORA waiting periods and restrictions on federal benefits.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Medicaid must cover medical expenses incurred in the three calendar months before the month of application if the individual would have been eligible during those months. Retroactive coverage applies to all covered Medicaid services and does not require a separate application.

Medicaid must cover medical expenses incurred in the three calendar months before the month of application if the individual would have been eligible during those months. Retroactive coverage applies to all covered Medicaid services and does not require a separate application.

Medicaid must cover medical expenses incurred in the three calendar months before the month of application if the individual would have been eligible during those months. Retroactive coverage applies to all covered Medicaid services and does not require a separate application.

Medicaid must cover medical expenses incurred in the three calendar months before the month of application if the individual would have been eligible during those months. Retroactive coverage applies to all covered Medicaid services and does not require a separate application.

Medicaid must cover medical expenses incurred in the three calendar months before the month of application if the individual would have been eligible during those months. Retroactive coverage applies to all covered Medicaid services and does not require a separate application.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

States must establish criteria and processes for determining disability for Medicaid eligibility purposes. States may use SSA disability determinations or conduct their own evaluations. A disabling condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

States must establish criteria and processes for determining disability for Medicaid eligibility purposes. States may use SSA disability determinations or conduct their own evaluations. A disabling condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

States must establish criteria and processes for determining disability for Medicaid eligibility purposes. States may use SSA disability determinations or conduct their own evaluations. A disabling condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

States must establish criteria and processes for determining disability for Medicaid eligibility purposes. States may use SSA disability determinations or conduct their own evaluations. A disabling condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

States must establish criteria and processes for determining disability for Medicaid eligibility purposes. States may use SSA disability determinations or conduct their own evaluations. A disabling condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

Households with an elderly or disabled member are eligible for an excess medical expense deduction (unreimbursed costs above $35/month) in addition to the standard deductions. These households are also exempt from the gross income test and subject only to the net income test.

States must establish criteria and processes for determining disability for Medicaid eligibility purposes. States may use SSA disability determinations or conduct their own evaluations. A disabling condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

Students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet an exemption: employed 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, responsible for a dependent child under 6, receiving TANF, or physically or mentally unable to work.

Students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet an exemption: employed 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, responsible for a dependent child under 6, receiving TANF, or physically or mentally unable to work.

Students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet an exemption: employed 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, responsible for a dependent child under 6, receiving TANF, or physically or mentally unable to work.

Students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet an exemption: employed 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, responsible for a dependent child under 6, receiving TANF, or physically or mentally unable to work.

Students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet an exemption: employed 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, responsible for a dependent child under 6, receiving TANF, or physically or mentally unable to work.

States must provide Medicaid to pregnant women with income at or below 133% FPL. Coverage begins on the date of application and continues through the end of the month in which the 60-day postpartum period ends. States may extend postpartum coverage to 12 months under the ARP option.

States may elect to cover unborn children from conception through birth under CHIP, treating the unborn child as a targeted low-income child for purposes of program eligibility. Coverage is provided through the pregnant woman; the child is deemed enrolled at birth.

Each unborn child of a pregnant household member counts as a separate household member for SNAP household size determination, increasing the maximum allotment.

States must provide Medicaid to pregnant women with income at or below 133% FPL. Coverage begins on the date of application and continues through the end of the month in which the 60-day postpartum period ends. States may extend postpartum coverage to 12 months under the ARP option.

States may elect to cover unborn children from conception through birth under CHIP, treating the unborn child as a targeted low-income child for purposes of program eligibility. Coverage is provided through the pregnant woman; the child is deemed enrolled at birth.

Each unborn child of a pregnant household member counts as a separate household member for SNAP household size determination, increasing the maximum allotment.

States must provide Medicaid to pregnant women with income at or below 133% FPL. Coverage begins on the date of application and continues through the end of the month in which the 60-day postpartum period ends. States may extend postpartum coverage to 12 months under the ARP option.

States may elect to cover unborn children from conception through birth under CHIP, treating the unborn child as a targeted low-income child for purposes of program eligibility. Coverage is provided through the pregnant woman; the child is deemed enrolled at birth.

Each unborn child of a pregnant household member counts as a separate household member for SNAP household size determination, increasing the maximum allotment.

States must provide Medicaid to pregnant women with income at or below 133% FPL. Coverage begins on the date of application and continues through the end of the month in which the 60-day postpartum period ends. States may extend postpartum coverage to 12 months under the ARP option.

States may elect to cover unborn children from conception through birth under CHIP, treating the unborn child as a targeted low-income child for purposes of program eligibility. Coverage is provided through the pregnant woman; the child is deemed enrolled at birth.

Each unborn child of a pregnant household member counts as a separate household member for SNAP household size determination, increasing the maximum allotment.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Youth who were in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid at age 18 are eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26 regardless of income. Coverage applies to youth who aged out of foster care or who left care for adoption or guardianship. States must accept applications from eligible youth who were in care in any state.

Military members on active duty are SNAP household members. Special income treatment applies to combat pay and certain military allowances. Dependents living with an active duty member share the same SNAP household.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Residents of institutions (group living facilities, nursing homes, correctional facilities) are generally ineligible for SNAP. Exceptions exist for residents of certain drug treatment and group living facilities approved for SNAP.

Medicaid does not cover services for individuals ages 22-64 who are patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD) with more than 16 beds. Exceptions exist for short-term acute inpatient stays and for states operating under an approved IMD waiver.

Incarcerated individuals are ineligible for Medicaid except for inpatient hospital services. Individuals detained pending disposition of charges retain Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is suspended (not terminated) during incarceration so it can be restored upon release without reapplication.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

Individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony are ineligible for SNAP. Individuals violating a condition of probation or parole are also ineligible.

Conviction for an intentional program violation (IPV) results in a 12-month disqualification for the first offense, 24 months for a second, and permanent disqualification for a third. Permanent disqualification applies to trafficking benefits over $500, trading benefits for firearms or controlled substances, or conviction for murder or certain sex offenses under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Individuals convicted of a federal or state felony for possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance are ineligible for SNAP and TANF under federal law. States may opt out of the ban entirely or limit the restriction by statute.

Individuals fleeing prosecution for a felony or violating probation or parole are ineligible for TANF cash assistance. States must verify and report fleeing felons to law enforcement agencies.

American Indian and Alaska Native children are exempt from CHIP cost-sharing and must not be charged premiums, enrollment fees, or cost-sharing. States must coordinate CHIP eligibility with Indian Health Service and tribal health programs.

Establishes the Indian Health Service and defines its mission to raise the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest possible level. States must coordinate Medicaid and CHIP coverage for AI/AN individuals with IHS and tribal health programs, and may not consider IHS services as third-party liability.

American Indian and Alaska Native children are exempt from CHIP cost-sharing and must not be charged premiums, enrollment fees, or cost-sharing. States must coordinate CHIP eligibility with Indian Health Service and tribal health programs.

Establishes the Indian Health Service and defines its mission to raise the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest possible level. States must coordinate Medicaid and CHIP coverage for AI/AN individuals with IHS and tribal health programs, and may not consider IHS services as third-party liability.

American Indian and Alaska Native children are exempt from CHIP cost-sharing and must not be charged premiums, enrollment fees, or cost-sharing. States must coordinate CHIP eligibility with Indian Health Service and tribal health programs.

Establishes the Indian Health Service and defines its mission to raise the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest possible level. States must coordinate Medicaid and CHIP coverage for AI/AN individuals with IHS and tribal health programs, and may not consider IHS services as third-party liability.

American Indian and Alaska Native children are exempt from CHIP cost-sharing and must not be charged premiums, enrollment fees, or cost-sharing. States must coordinate CHIP eligibility with Indian Health Service and tribal health programs.

Establishes the Indian Health Service and defines its mission to raise the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest possible level. States must coordinate Medicaid and CHIP coverage for AI/AN individuals with IHS and tribal health programs, and may not consider IHS services as third-party liability.

Roomers (persons who pay a household for lodging only) and boarders (persons who pay for both lodging and meals) are not SNAP household members because they purchase and prepare food separately. Payments received from roomers or boarders count as household income.

Roomers (persons who pay a household for lodging only) and boarders (persons who pay for both lodging and meals) are not SNAP household members because they purchase and prepare food separately. Payments received from roomers or boarders count as household income.

Roomers (persons who pay a household for lodging only) and boarders (persons who pay for both lodging and meals) are not SNAP household members because they purchase and prepare food separately. Payments received from roomers or boarders count as household income.

Roomers (persons who pay a household for lodging only) and boarders (persons who pay for both lodging and meals) are not SNAP household members because they purchase and prepare food separately. Payments received from roomers or boarders count as household income.

Roomers (persons who pay a household for lodging only) and boarders (persons who pay for both lodging and meals) are not SNAP household members because they purchase and prepare food separately. Payments received from roomers or boarders count as household income.

Households that do not receive LIHEAP may use a standard utility allowance instead of actual utility costs. Households that heat or cool their home qualify for the full heating and cooling standard (HCSUA). Residents of federally subsidized housing where utilities are included in rent are ineligible for the HCSUA. Receipt of even one dollar of LIHEAP automatically qualifies the household for the HCSUA.

Households that do not receive LIHEAP may use a standard utility allowance instead of actual utility costs. Households that heat or cool their home qualify for the full heating and cooling standard (HCSUA). Residents of federally subsidized housing where utilities are included in rent are ineligible for the HCSUA. Receipt of even one dollar of LIHEAP automatically qualifies the household for the HCSUA.

States must enforce the 60-month lifetime limit on TANF-funded assistance. Cross-state receipt is tracked to prevent households from circumventing the limit by moving between states. States may use state funds to continue assistance after the federal limit is reached.

Defines the countable work activities (unsubsidized employment, subsidized employment, on-the-job training, work experience, etc.) that satisfy the TANF work participation requirement. States must document each activity category for federal reporting.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Domestic violence survivors may file taxes as head of household or as single even when legally married, if they meet conditions for innocent spouse or separation of liability relief. This exception allows survivors to exclude their abusive spouse's income from their MAGI tax household for Medicaid eligibility purposes.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Employer-sponsored coverage is considered affordable if the employee's share of the lowest-cost self-only premium does not exceed the applicable percentage of household income (approximately 9.5%, inflation-adjusted annually). If employer coverage is affordable and meets minimum value, the employee is ineligible for marketplace premium tax credits.

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Employer-sponsored coverage is considered affordable if the employee's share of the lowest-cost self-only premium does not exceed the applicable percentage of household income (approximately 9.5%, inflation-adjusted annually). If employer coverage is affordable and meets minimum value, the employee is ineligible for marketplace premium tax credits.

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Employer-sponsored coverage is considered affordable if the employee's share of the lowest-cost self-only premium does not exceed the applicable percentage of household income (approximately 9.5%, inflation-adjusted annually). If employer coverage is affordable and meets minimum value, the employee is ineligible for marketplace premium tax credits.

Premium tax credit eligibility rules for marketplace coverage. A household member is ineligible for the credit if they are eligible for other MEC (Medicaid, Medicare, employer coverage meeting affordability and minimum value standards) or if the employer's lowest-cost self-only plan costs less than the applicable percentage of household income.

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Medicare Part A hospital insurance is available to individuals age 65 or older who are entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and to disabled individuals who have received SSDI for 24 months. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement may enroll by paying a premium.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Medicare Part A hospital insurance is available to individuals age 65 or older who are entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and to disabled individuals who have received SSDI for 24 months. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement may enroll by paying a premium.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Medicare Part A hospital insurance is available to individuals age 65 or older who are entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and to disabled individuals who have received SSDI for 24 months. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement may enroll by paying a premium.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Medicare Part A hospital insurance is available to individuals age 65 or older who are entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and to disabled individuals who have received SSDI for 24 months. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement may enroll by paying a premium.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Medicare Part A hospital insurance is available to individuals age 65 or older who are entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and to disabled individuals who have received SSDI for 24 months. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement may enroll by paying a premium.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Medicare Part A hospital insurance is available to individuals age 65 or older who are entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and to disabled individuals who have received SSDI for 24 months. Individuals who do not meet the work requirement may enroll by paying a premium.

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help) reduces Part D premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources. Individuals receiving full Medicaid, SSI, or MSP benefits are automatically eligible. Others may apply through SSA.

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Defines minimum essential coverage (MEC) for ACA purposes. MEC includes employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, VA coverage, and marketplace plans. Coverage must meet MEC standards to satisfy eligibility rules for marketplace premium tax credits and to block premium tax credit eligibility when offered through an employer.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Individuals may enroll in marketplace coverage outside open enrollment following a qualifying life event: loss of coverage, household size change, change in residency, or loss of eligibility for other MEC. The special enrollment period is generally 60 days from the qualifying event.

Individuals may enroll in marketplace coverage outside open enrollment following a qualifying life event: loss of coverage, household size change, change in residency, or loss of eligibility for other MEC. The special enrollment period is generally 60 days from the qualifying event.

States must provide Medicare Savings Program (MSP) benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who meet income and resource limits. MSP categories include QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only, federally funded), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain working disabled individuals).

Individuals have the right to request that covered entities send protected health information to an alternative address or by alternative means. Health plans must accommodate reasonable requests when the individual states that disclosure to the usual address could endanger them. Applies particularly to domestic violence survivors and recipients of sensitive health services.

Section 1557 prohibits discrimination in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, and disability. Applies to health programs receiving federal financial assistance, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs and marketplace plans.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

Medicaid applicants must assign their right to medical support and cooperate with the state in establishing paternity and obtaining medical support as a condition of eligibility. A good cause exception applies when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their child.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

TANF recipients must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility. Non-cooperation results in a benefit reduction of at least 25%. A good cause exception protects recipients for whom cooperation would endanger them or their children.

SNAP applicants with children who have an absent parent must cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for the children. Good cause exceptions apply when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their children; the applicant must apply for good cause at the time of application.

Medicaid applicants must assign their right to medical support and cooperate with the state in establishing paternity and obtaining medical support as a condition of eligibility. A good cause exception applies when cooperation would endanger the applicant or their child.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A caretaker relative is an adult who lives with and cares for a dependent child and who is related to the child within the fifth degree. Caretaker relative status is a basis for Medicaid eligibility separate from MAGI pathways and is used to determine household composition for MAGI-exempt populations.

Income of a non-applying spouse is deemed to the household. Special income averaging rules apply to households with irregular or self-employment income. Temporary income changes may be prorated over the benefit period.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

A SNAP authorized representative must be a non-household member. They may apply, be interviewed, and obtain benefits on behalf of the household, but may not also appear as a regular household member on the same application.

A Medicaid authorized representative may be a household member. Unlike SNAP, Medicaid permits a person who lives in the household to act as authorized representative, meaning one person can simultaneously hold both the household member and authorized representative roles.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

States must accept electronic signatures on Medicaid applications. An authorized representative may sign on behalf of an applicant. Signature certifies that information is accurate and authorizes release of information for verification purposes.

Electronic signatures and records have the same legal effect as paper signatures and documents in interstate commerce. Agencies accepting applications electronically must ensure applicants can provide legally valid signatures. UETA provides equivalent state-law authority.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Agencies must use SSA data matches to verify identity and citizenship status for SNAP applicants. FDSH SSA is the electronic source for this check.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Sponsors of immigrant non-citizens are deemed to have provided income and resources to the sponsored alien for federal benefit eligibility purposes. The sponsor's income and resources are attributed to the non-citizen at levels determined by household size. Deeming continues until the non-citizen becomes a citizen or completes 40 qualifying quarters of work.

Sponsors must sign a legally enforceable affidavit of support (Form I-864) committing to maintain the sponsored non-citizen at or above 125% of the federal poverty level. The affidavit creates a legally enforceable obligation that government agencies may use to recover benefit costs from the sponsor.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

A household member on strike is ineligible for SNAP unless the household was eligible immediately before the strike began. A striking member's income from before the strike is counted during the disqualification period.

States must meet a 50% overall work participation rate and a 90% two-parent family rate. Average weekly hours for each recipient are calculated and reported monthly. Failure to meet participation rates results in federal financial penalties.

Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) ages 18–49 may receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 36-month period unless they work or participate in an approved work or training program for at least 80 hours per month. Exemptions apply for pregnancy, disability, and caring for a dependent child.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

A TANF recipient who voluntarily quits a job or reduces work hours without good cause may be sanctioned, reducing or terminating their benefit. States define good cause criteria within federal minimum standards.

A household member on strike is ineligible for SNAP unless the household was eligible immediately before the strike began. A striking member's income from before the strike is counted during the disqualification period.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Self-employment income is calculated as gross receipts minus allowable business expenses. Deductible expenses include costs of goods sold, labor, rent, utilities, depreciation, and taxes directly attributable to the business. Personal expenses and capital expenditures are not deductible.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

When projected annual income differs from annualized current income due to a recent change, states must accept the applicant's reasonable projection. A change in circumstances (job change, income increase or decrease, new household member) is required to support a projection that differs materially from annualized pay stubs.

Defines countable unearned income types including Social Security benefits, SSI, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, child support, and veterans' benefits. Most unearned income is counted in full with limited exclusions.

In-kind support and maintenance (ISM) — food or shelter received from outside the household — reduces an SSI recipient's benefit by up to one- third of the federal benefit rate. When a sponsor provides ISM to a non-citizen, the value is counted as income for SSI eligibility purposes.

Income must be verified through available electronic data sources (SSA IEVS, IRS IEVS, SWICA, UIB) before relying on applicant statements. Electronic verification reduces documentation burden on applicants.

Lump sum payments received by a SNAP household are counted as income in the month received. Amounts that push income above the gross income limit result in ineligibility only for that month; they do not affect subsequent months.

Medicaid uses Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for most non-elderly, non-disabled individuals. MAGI includes wages, self- employment income, Social Security, and most other income sources; it excludes child support received, certain Native American income, and tax-exempt interest. The tax filing unit (not household) is the unit of calculation. Tax filers include their own income; non-filers are evaluated as a separate household.

Most households may not have countable liquid resources exceeding $2,750. Households with an elderly or disabled member have a limit of $4,250.

States operating a Medicaid program with a resource test must apply resource limits no more restrictive than those in effect on January 1, 1972. MAGI-based eligibility groups are exempt from resource tests. Non-MAGI groups (elderly, blind, disabled) may be subject to resource limits established by state plan.

Most households may not have countable liquid resources exceeding $2,750. Households with an elderly or disabled member have a limit of $4,250.

States operating a Medicaid program with a resource test must apply resource limits no more restrictive than those in effect on January 1, 1972. MAGI-based eligibility groups are exempt from resource tests. Non-MAGI groups (elderly, blind, disabled) may be subject to resource limits established by state plan.

Most households may not have countable liquid resources exceeding $2,750. Households with an elderly or disabled member have a limit of $4,250.

States operating a Medicaid program with a resource test must apply resource limits no more restrictive than those in effect on January 1, 1972. MAGI-based eligibility groups are exempt from resource tests. Non-MAGI groups (elderly, blind, disabled) may be subject to resource limits established by state plan.