🥫 SNAP / Food Stamps in California
SNAP provides monthly EBT food benefits to eligible low-income households in California. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and assets.
🩺 Medicaid in California
🏥 ACA Health Insurance in California
If you don't qualify for Medicaid in California, you may be eligible for subsidized health insurance through the ACA marketplace. 2026 subsidies are available for households earning between 100%–400% FPL.
📊 Federal Poverty Level in California
The 2026 federal poverty level for California is used to determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, ACA subsidies, and dozens of other programs.
| Household size | 100% FPL/yr | 100% FPL/mo | 130% FPL/mo SNAP limit |
138% FPL/mo Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $1,330/mo | $1,729/mo | $1,835/mo |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $1,803/mo | $2,344/mo | $2,489/mo |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $2,277/mo | $2,960/mo | $3,142/mo |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $2,750/mo | $3,575/mo | $3,795/mo |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $3,223/mo | $4,190/mo | $4,448/mo |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $3,697/mo | $4,806/mo | $5,101/mo |
💊 Medicare Savings Programs in California
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help low-income Medicare beneficiaries in California pay for Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing. Income limits are based on the federal poverty level.
👶 Children's Health Insurance in California
CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. California covers children up to a set income threshold — most states cover children in families earning up to 200–317% FPL.