🥫 SNAP / Food Stamps in Connecticut
SNAP provides monthly EBT food benefits to eligible low-income households in Connecticut. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and assets.
🩺 Medicaid in Connecticut
🏥 ACA Health Insurance in Connecticut
If you don't qualify for Medicaid in Connecticut, 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 Connecticut
The 2026 federal poverty level for Connecticut 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 Connecticut
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help low-income Medicare beneficiaries in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. Connecticut covers children up to a set income threshold — most states cover children in families earning up to 200–317% FPL.