South Carolina Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Chart by Household Size & Family of 4
Quick answer: most South Carolina adults qualify with household income up to $891/month (single) — 67% of the 2026 federal poverty guidelines. Children and pregnant women qualify at much higher levels. The chart below lists the South Carolina Medicaid income requirements and guidelines for 2026 — all effective cutoffs including the 5% MAGI disregard, computed from the official 2026 FPL table (ASPE / Federal Register). State standards are from the CMS national eligibility table, as of 2023-12-01.
Healthy Connections is the South Carolina Medicaid program. The 2026 Healthy Connections income limits are the figures on this page, shown as both the state percentages and dollar charts by household size.
Verification: All figures come from the CMS national eligibility table (2023-12-01 snapshot).
Children 0-18 (Medicaid) — 2026 income limits
213% FPL effectiveChildren 0-18 (Medicaid) income limits 2026: 213% of the federal poverty level — about $2,833/month for a household of 1 and $5,858/month for a family of 4.
| Household | Family of 1 | Family of 2 | Family of 3 | Family of 4 | Family of 5 | Family of 6 | Family of 7 | Family of 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly income limit | $2,833 | $3,841 | $4,849 | $5,858 | $6,866 | $7,874 | $8,882 | $9,890 |
Base standard 208% FPL + 5% MAGI disregard = 213% effective. Larger households: add roughly $1,008/month per additional person.
Medicaid coverage for children. No premiums and no asset test.
Pregnant women — 2026 income limits
199% FPL effectivePregnant women income limits 2026: 199% of the federal poverty level — about $2,647/month for a household of 1 and $5,473/month for a family of 4.
| Household | Family of 1 | Family of 2 | Family of 3 | Family of 4 | Family of 5 | Family of 6 | Family of 7 | Family of 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly income limit | $2,647 | $3,589 | $4,531 | $5,473 | $6,414 | $7,356 | $8,298 | $9,240 |
Base standard 194% FPL + 5% MAGI disregard = 199% effective. Larger households: add roughly $942/month per additional person.
Count the expected child(ren) in household size. Federal law guarantees 12 months of postpartum coverage. No asset test.
Parents & caretaker relatives — 2026 income limits
67% FPL effectiveParents & caretaker relatives income limits 2026: 67% of the federal poverty level — about $891/month for a household of 1 and $1,843/month for a family of 4.
| Household | Family of 1 | Family of 2 | Family of 3 | Family of 4 | Family of 5 | Family of 6 | Family of 7 | Family of 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly income limit | $891 | $1,208 | $1,525 | $1,843 | $2,160 | $2,477 | $2,794 | $3,111 |
Base standard 62% FPL + 5% MAGI disregard = 67% effective. Larger households: add roughly $317/month per additional person.
The parents and caretaker relatives category — the operative adult income limit in South Carolina, which has not expanded Medicaid. Childless adults are not covered at any income.
South Carolina publishes MAGI standards as a percent of FPL and applies the federal 5-percentage-point income disregard when it makes someone eligible, so each group has a base standard and a slightly higher effective cutoff. The tables below show the effective figures in dollars, computed from the official 2026 federal poverty guidelines.
MAGI household size follows federal tax-filing relationships, not who lives under your roof - and a pregnant applicant counts the expected child(ren).
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Carolina Medicaid income limit in 2026?
It depends on the coverage group. most South Carolina adults qualify with household income up to $891/month (single) — 67% of the 2026 federal poverty guidelines. Children and pregnant women qualify at much higher levels.
What is the South Carolina Medicaid income limit for a family of 2?
Parents & caretaker relatives — 67% of the federal poverty level, about $1,208/month for a family of 2 in 2026. The parents and caretaker relatives category — the operative adult income limit in South Carolina, which has not expanded Medicaid. Childless adults are not covered at any income.
What is the South Carolina Medicaid income limit for a family of 3?
Parents & caretaker relatives — 67% of the federal poverty level, about $1,525/month for a family of 3 in 2026. The parents and caretaker relatives category — the operative adult income limit in South Carolina, which has not expanded Medicaid. Childless adults are not covered at any income.
What is the South Carolina Medicaid income limit for a family of 4?
Parents & caretaker relatives — 67% of the federal poverty level, about $1,843/month for a family of 4 in 2026. The parents and caretaker relatives category — the operative adult income limit in South Carolina, which has not expanded Medicaid. Childless adults are not covered at any income.
What is the South Carolina Medicaid income limit for a family of 5?
Parents & caretaker relatives — 67% of the federal poverty level, about $2,160/month for a family of 5 in 2026. The parents and caretaker relatives category — the operative adult income limit in South Carolina, which has not expanded Medicaid. Childless adults are not covered at any income.
What income is too high for Medicaid in South Carolina?
There is no single number — every coverage group has its own ceiling. In South Carolina, adults have no expansion ceiling; the parents and caretakers standard runs to roughly 67% FPL. Children and pregnant women stay covered at much higher levels: children to 213% FPL and pregnant women to 199% FPL.
What is the income limit for Children 0-18 in South Carolina?
Children 0-18 (Medicaid): 213% of the federal poverty level, about $2,833/month for a household of one. Medicaid coverage for children. No premiums and no asset test.
What is the income limit for Pregnant women in South Carolina?
Pregnant women: 199% of the federal poverty level, about $2,647/month for a household of one. Count the expected child(ren) in household size. Federal law guarantees 12 months of postpartum coverage. No asset test.
What is the income limit for Parents & caretaker relatives in South Carolina?
Parents & caretaker relatives: 67% of the federal poverty level, about $891/month for a household of one. The parents and caretaker relatives category — the operative adult income limit in South Carolina, which has not expanded Medicaid. Childless adults are not covered at any income.
What are the South Carolina Medicaid income limits for seniors (65 and older)?
The limits above are MAGI standards for children, pregnant women, parents and adults under 65. People 65 or older (and people with disabilities of any age) qualify under separate non-MAGI categories with their own dollar limits, which can include an asset test. South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Healthy Connections) publishes those figures and makes the final determination.
What are the Healthy Connections income limits in 2026?
Healthy Connections is the South Carolina Medicaid program. Its income limits are the ones on this page: most South Carolina adults qualify with household income up to $891/month (single) — 67% of the 2026 federal poverty guidelines. Children and pregnant women qualify at much higher levels.
Sources
- National Medicaid & CHIP eligibility levels (income standards as of 2023-12-01) — Medicaid.gov (CMS) (accessed 2026-09-20)
- South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Healthy Connections) — South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (accessed 2026-09-20)
- 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines — HHS/ASPE (accessed 2026-09-20)
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Page last reviewed 2026-09-21