$914/mo
Individual income limit
$1,850/mo
Family of 4 income limit
138% FPL
FPL threshold
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Alabama has not expanded Medicaid
Non-disabled adults without dependent children generally cannot qualify for Medicaid in Alabama regardless of income. Children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities may still be eligible under separate rules.
Key Facts for Alabama
- ✓Alabama has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA
- ✓Adults without children generally do not qualify unless disabled or elderly
- ✓Children qualify through ALL Kids (CHIP) up to 312% FPL
- ✓Pregnant women qualify up to 146% FPL
What Medicaid Covers
✓ Doctor visits
✓ Hospital care
✓ Prescription drugs
✓ Mental health
✓ Dental (limited)
✓ Vision
Who Qualifies in Alabama?
Children
Most children under 19 may qualify depending on state rules, immigration category and residency through CHIP or Medicaid.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women typically qualify at higher income limits than standard Medicaid in Alabama.
Low-income adults
Alabama has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA (one of 10 non-expansion states). Non-disabled adults without children or a disability generally cannot qualify for Medicaid regardless of income. Children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities may still qualify under separate eligibility rules.
Seniors & disabled
Adults 65+ and people with disabilities may qualify through SSI-related Medicaid programs.
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Apply at state portal →⚠ Not an Expansion State
Alabama has not expanded Medicaid. Eligibility is more restricted for adults.