I’m trying to see if I, and my family qualified for Florida Medicaid
Q) I’m trying to see if I, and my family qualified for Florida Medicaid. I need to apply for food stamps assistance, also. Thank you
A) According to benefits.gov – To be eligible for Florida Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Florida, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
- Be 65 years of age or older.
To be eligible, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $18,075 |
| 2 | $24,353 |
| 3 | $30,630 |
| 4 | $36,908 |
| 5 | $43,186 |
| 6 | $49,463 |
| 7 | $55,741 |
| 8 | $62,018 |
To qualify for Food Stamp (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) SNAP your Income your household income must pass a gross income limit less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).