The income limit for Ohio Medicaid in 2023 depends on the type of Medicaid and your household size, but in general most adults qualify if their income is at or below about 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and children and pregnant women have higher limits (around 200–211% FPL).

Below is a clear breakdown using 2023 figures.

Key 2023 Ohio Medicaid income limits

1. Adults (19–64) without Medicare, no dependents required

These are the “expansion” adults (income-based Medicaid).

  • Eligibility is up to about 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
  • Rough 2023 annual income limits (before taxes) using 138% FPL:
    • 1 person: about 21,600–21,800 dollars per year
    • 2 people: about 29,200–29,500 dollars per year
    • 3 people: about 36,500–37,000 dollars per year
    • 4 people: about 44,000–44,500 dollars per year
  • If your income is under these amounts for your household size, you are likely within the 2023 income limit for adult Medicaid.

2. Children (Healthy Start / CHIP)

Ohio lets children qualify at higher income levels.

  • Children ages 0–18: up to about 206–211% of FPL (Ohio sources sometimes show 206% FPL; DB101 explains this is effectively 211% FPL after the 5% disregard).
  • Example 2023 annual income ranges shown for children’s coverage:
* 2-person household: up to roughly **35,000–36,000 dollars**
* 3-person household: up to roughly **45,000–46,000 dollars**
* 4-person household: up to roughly **54,000–55,000 dollars**

3. Pregnant women

  • Pregnant women qualify up to about 200% of FPL.
  • Example from 2023 data: for a family of two, 200% FPL is listed around 34,840 dollars annual income.
  • Larger households have higher limits, following the same 200% FPL rule.

4. Parents/caretaker relatives of minor children

  • Income limit is much lower, around 90% of FPL.
  • This means a parent’s allowed income is lower than the child-only or expansion-adult categories; the exact dollar amount depends on household size but is below the adult 138% FPL figures.

5. Elderly, blind, or disabled (non‑expansion Medicaid)

These categories use different rules and lower FPL percentages.

  • A common benchmark cited is about 74% of FPL for some disability- or age-based groups (not counting SSI-related automatic coverage).
  • There are also special Medicare-related programs (like premium help) with separate 2023 income and resource limits documented in Ohio Medicaid procedure letters.

Simple table of 2023 income limits (approximate)

These are rounded annual income caps for common groups in 2023, based on the FPL percentages described above.

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Category (Ohio, 2023) FPL % limit Example annual income for 1 person Example annual income for 2 people
Adult 19–64 (expansion) ≈138% FPL ≈21,600–21,800 USD ≈29,200–29,500 USD
Child Medicaid / CHIP ≈206–211% FPL Not typically used as 1-person child unit ≈35,000–36,000 USD
Pregnant woman ≈200% FPL Household definition varies (includes unborn child) ≈34,840 USD shown for 2-person family
Parent of minor child ≈90% FPL Lower than expansion adult limit Lower than child/pregnancy limits
Elderly/blind/disabled (some groups) ≈74% FPL Varies by program; often tied to SSI & state rules Varies by program

How to check your exact 2023 limit

Because the exact dollar figure depends on:

  • Household size
  • Which eligibility group you’re in (adult expansion, child, pregnant, aged/blind/disabled, parent)
  • How Ohio counts your income and deductions (there is a 5% FPL “disregard” for some MAGI groups)

you should:

  1. Use the Ohio Benefits online screener to plug in your actual income and household details.
  1. Or call your County Job and Family Services office and ask for the 2023 Medicaid income limit for your category and household size.

Important note:
Numbers above are based on public 2023 guidance and examples; final eligibility is always determined by the state, and small dollar differences can occur due to exact FPL tables and deductions.