Which health insurance plan is administered by each state within certain broad federal requirements…

➤ How do states determine who qualifies for Medicaid?
Qualification depends on income, household size, and category (children, pregnant people, parents, seniors, or people with disabilities). States set income limits within federal guidelines and may use MAGI or asset tests. Many states also adopted Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, which broadens adult eligibility but still varies by state.