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Federal Poverty Level Calculator 2026 (FPL %)

Find the 2026 US federal poverty level for your household and your income as a percent of it.

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Good to know: The 2026 guideline is $15,960 for one person plus $5,680 for each extra person in the 48 contiguous states and DC (higher in Alaska and Hawaii), in effect from 13 January 2026. Programs such as Medicaid and health insurance subsidies set their limits as a percent of this figure. Rates checked on 11 November 2026.

How to use it (step by step)

  1. 1Type how many people are in your household.
  2. 2Type your household income for the year.
  3. 3Choose where you live.
  4. 4Read your percent of the poverty level and the common cut-off amounts.

Words to know

Federal poverty level (FPL)
An income figure the US government sets each year to decide who qualifies for help.
138% FPL
The income limit for Medicaid for adults in states that expanded it.
Household
For most programs: you, your spouse and your tax dependents.

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Sources & methods

References checked November 11, 2026. Read each tool’s scope and assumptions before relying on its result.

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