MedicaidCoverageMedium 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
The Healthy Start/MPE Income Standard amounts have been increased based on 2014 Federal Poverty Level statistics, affecting eligibility thresholds for MPE coverage. Updated income limits range from $2,792 for a family of 2 to $7,116 for a family of 8, with $721 added for each additional person beyond 8 family members.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must use the updated income guidelines when completing form KC 3166 (MPE INCOME WORKSHEET) for patient eligibility verification. Update eligibility verification procedures to reflect new income limits: $2,792 (family of 2) up to $7,116 (family of 8), plus $721 for each additional person. For providers using the ABE system, guidelines are automatically updated.