2021 and 2022 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) For ACA Coverage
The federal poverty level is $12,760 for an individual ($26,200 for a family of 4) for 2021 coverage. The federal poverty level is $12,880 for an individual ($26,500 for a family of 4) for 2022 coverage.[1][2]
The maximum amount to get tax credits is 400% of the poverty level. If you go over 400% by any amount you’ll have to pay back tax credits.
You may also qualify for Medicaid if you make less than 138% of the poverty level depending on your state (or even more for CHIP).
TIP: See the full 2020 poverty guidelines and the full 2021 poverty guidelines for more detailed information.
| 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons in Family/Household | 2021 Coverage (2020 Poverty Levels) | 2022 Coverage (2021 Poverty Levels) | ||
| 1 | $12,760 | $12,880 | ||
| 2 | $17,240 | $17,420 | ||
| 3 | $21,720 | $21,960 | ||
| 4 | $26,200 | $26,500 | ||
| 5 | $30,680 | $31,040 | ||
| 6 | $35,160 | $35,580 | ||
| 7 | $39,640 | $40,120 | ||
| 8 | $44,120 | $44,660 | ||
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person for 2021 coverage and $4,540 for 2022 coverage. | ||||
NOTE: Alaska and Hawaii use different guidelines. See the Federal Register links below for Alaska and Hawaii guidelines.
FACT: The Federal Register notice for the 2021 Poverty Guidelines was published on February 1st, 2021.
FACT: The Federal Register notice for the 2020 Poverty Guidelines was published on January 17, 2020.
- notice 2020-00858. Federalregister.gov.
- notice 2021-01969. Federalregister.gov.