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