MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Healthy Start/MPE Income Standard amounts are increased due to 2014 Federal Poverty Level statistics
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 19, 2014
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois updated income eligibility limits for Healthy Start/MPE (Medical Programs for Everyone) coverage based on 2014 Federal Poverty Level statistics, with new monthly gross income thresholds by family size. Providers must use the revised income guidelines when completing MPE eligibility determinations.
Action Required
Immediately: Update MPE income eligibility determinations using new monthly gross income limits ($2,792 for family of 2, $3,513 for family of 3, etc.). Use revised guidelines when completing form KC 3166 MPE INCOME WORKSHEET. For providers using the ABE system, guidelines are automatically updated.