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| Income that is counted toward the income limit can be from wages, self-employment, unemployment insurance, child support, Social Security and other sources. Income is always before taxes. It is important to tell us about all income you receive. |
How much income can I have and be eligible?
Income limits depend on your age, the program you are eligible for and who lives with you.
The income limits below are effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. |
Whose income do you count?
You need to tell us about the income of others who live with you. We need to know about your income and income from your spouse, parents/guardians, stepparents, children and stepchildren. We may not count everyone’s income toward the limit. We will know whose income to count once we have all of your information. |
Does everyone who lives with me have the same income limit?
Not always. Family members can be in different health care programs. To see an estimate of your income limit, find the category below that best describes you or your family. |
If my income is more than the limit can I still get coverage?
Some people can be over the income limit and still get coverage using a “spenddown.” A spenddown is like an insurance deductible. You pay for some of your medical bills before Minnesota Health Care Programs will pay. The chart below shows whether a spenddown is available to you. |
| Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 |
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| Monthly income limit by household size |
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| Pregnant women (counted as a two people) |
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| Parents and relative caretakers with children under 19 |
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| See Parents, legal guardians, foster parents and relative caretakers with children under 21 |
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Parents, legal guardians, foster parents
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| See Parents and relative caretakers with children under 19 |
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| Not eligible if over limit for your family size or your gross annual income is over $50,000 |
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| * Some children may remain in MinnesotaCare if they meet the criteria for the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association exemption. |
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| Monthly income limit by household size |
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| People who are blind or have a disability |
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| People who are 65 or older |
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| Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) |
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| Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) |
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| Qualifying Individuals (QI) |
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| Qualified Working Disabled |
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| People with disabilities who are employed |
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| There is no income limit. |
Must have earned income of at least $65 per month
and meet MA-EPD definition of employment. |
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| ** People who have Medicare are not eligible for MinnesotaCare. If you do not have Medicare and are eligible for Medical Assistance with a spenddown, MinnesotaCare may be an option to consider depending on what services you need. The cost to you may be less. A county worker can help you decide what is best for you. |
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| Monthly income limit by household size |
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| GAMC hospital coverage only |
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| Transitional MinnesotaCare |
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Yes
(may be paid by your county) |
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| Monthly income limit by household size |
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| Minnesota Family Planning Program |
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| Medial Assistance for Breast and Cervical Cancer |
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| There is no income limit. |
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