District of Columbia CHIP Income Limits by Household Size 2026
How much can a family of 4 earn and still qualify?
Medicaid limit
$8,910/mo
324% FPL
DC Healthy Families limit
$8,910/mo
324% FPL
District of Columbia covers children through Medicaid at income levels up to 324% FPL — there is no separate CHIP program. The application and coverage are the same.
| Household size | Medicaid limit (324% FPL) | DC Healthy Families limit (324% FPL) | Annual CHIP limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $4,309/mo | $4,309/mo | $51,708/yr |
| 2 people | $5,843/mo | $5,843/mo | $70,116/yr |
| 3 people | $7,376/mo | $7,376/mo | $88,512/yr |
| 4 people | $8,910/mo | $8,910/mo | $106,920/yr |
| 5 people | $10,444/mo | $10,444/mo | $125,328/yr |
| 6 people | $11,977/mo | $11,977/mo | $143,724/yr |
| 7 people | $13,511/mo | $13,511/mo | $162,132/yr |
| 8 people | $15,044/mo | $15,044/mo | $180,528/yr |
| Each additional person | +$1,534/mo | +$1,534/mo | +$18,403/yr |
Last updated: January 2026. Income limits based on 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for 48 contiguous states. MAGI-based income counting. Always verify with District of Columbia's Medicaid agency.
Quick District of Columbia CHIP Eligibility Check
How to Apply for DC Healthy Families in District of Columbia
Option 1
Apply at Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov lets you apply for Medicaid and CHIP together in one application.
Option 2
Apply through District of Columbia
Contact District of Columbia's Medicaid agency directly or visit InsureKidsNow.gov for your state's application portal.
No open enrollment: You can apply for DC Healthy Families any time of year. Apply as soon as your child loses other coverage or your income changes.