How does Medicaid relate to income-related subsidies?
Currently, Medicaid eligibility based on income varies substantially by state, and is generally limited to certain categories of people (e.g., children, parents, people who are disabled, and people age 65 or older). More information on current state policies is available here . The health reform law calls for an expansion in Medicaid eligibility to all people with income below 133% of the poverty level. In general, people receiving Medicaid coverage would not pay premiums and would have modest cost sharing. The calculator notes when people would be eligible for Medicaid under the reform law, but others with higher incomes may also be Medicaid-eligible depending on what state they live in and, in some cases, what assets they have.
