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In reply to the discussion: Well, I finally got to see the plans I qualify for on the federal exchange. [View all]Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)should qualify for Medicaid. The problem being that some states where the (R)s refused to expand the program.
http://www.medicaid.gov/AffordableCareAct/Provisions/Eligibility.html
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The Affordable Care Act fills in current gaps in coverage for the poorest Americans by creating a minimum Medicaid income eligibility level across the country. Beginning in January 2014, individuals under 65 years of age with income below 133 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) will be eligible for Medicaid. For the first time, low-income adults without children will be guaranteed coverage through Medicaid in every state without need for a waiver, and parents of children will be eligible at a uniform income level across all states. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility and enrollment will be much simpler and will be coordinated with the newly created Affordable Insurance Exchanges.
I think the number is around $17,000 / yr.