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Under Medi-Cal MAGI rules, children under age 19 qualify for Medi-Cal when household income is up to what percentage of the Federal Poverty Level?
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Why B is correct
Under the Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) eligibility rules for Medi-Cal, children under age 19 qualify when household income is up to 266 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This is a higher threshold than the 138 percent FPL limit that applies to adults age 19 through 64. The expanded eligibility for children reflects the policy goal of ensuring that minors have access to comprehensive health coverage, including regular checkups and preventive care.
Why the other options are wrong
- A) One hundred thirty-eight percent of FPL is the Medi-Cal threshold for adults age 19 through 64, not for children under 19.
- C) Four hundred percent of FPL is the income ceiling for advance premium tax credits through Covered California, not the Medi-Cal child threshold.
- D) One hundred percent of FPL is well below the actual 266 percent threshold that applies to children under 19.
Memory hook
Kids ride higher: 266% FPL for under-19 Medi-Cal. Adults 19-64 stop at 138%.