MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Increase in Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) and Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) Income Standard Amounts
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Effective March 1, 2026, Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) and Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) income limits have increased based on 2026 Federal Poverty Level statistics. The new monthly gross income limits range from $3,841 for a 2-person family to $9,890 for an 8-person family, with $1,008 added for each additional family member beyond 8.
Action Required
Immediately: All staff involved in patient eligibility verification must update their reference materials with the new MPE and FPPE income guidelines. Front desk and registration staff should use these revised income limits when screening patients for Medicaid presumptive eligibility. For providers using the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) system, the guidelines are automatically updated, but staff should verify the system is applying the correct 2026 income thresholds during eligibility determinations.