37 States Can Make Real-Time Medicaid Eligibility Determinations

aiser Family Foundation recently conducted a survey on new state adjustments to Medicaid eligibility. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         As of January 2016, 48 states cover children with incomes at or above 200% FPL.

·         19 states extended eligibility to children with incomes at least 300% FPL.

·         Pregnant women with incomes at or above 200% FPL are covered in 33 states.

·         31 states have expanded eligibility to parents/non-disabled adults with incomes up to 138% FPL.

·         In the 20 non-expansion states, median eligibility levels are 42% FPL (parents) and 0% (other adults).

·         37 states report they can make real-time Medicaid eligibility determinations.

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, January 21, 2016