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Idaho Medicaid in Idaho
Idaho Medicaid can pay health costs Medicare doesn't for people 65 and older.
Through Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) Medicaid you may qualify with income up to $1,047 a month for one person and savings up to $2,000. Nursing-home care and home and community-based services have a higher income limit.
How to apply in Idaho
- By phone
- 1-877-456-1233
- By mail
- Self Reliance Programs, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0026, or fax 1-866-434-8278.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Idaho
| One person | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Income limit (AABD Medicaid, 2026) | $1,047 a month | $1,511 a month |
| Savings limit (2026) | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Spend-down if your income is over the limit | No Source: KFF (source 3) |
|---|---|
| Income limit for nursing-home or home-care Medicaid (2026) | $3,002 a month for one person, $5,984 for a couple, for nursing-home care and home and community-based services; savings limit $2,000 each |
| Medicaid for adults under 65 (expansion) | Yes: Adult Medicaid (including expansion) covers adults with income up to $1,836 a month for one person (2026) |
How Idaho is different
Where Idaho's rules differ from the federal rules for Medicaid for people with Medicare.
- Slightly higher income limit than SSI: $1,047 a month for one person through AABD Medicaid
Good to know
- For AABD, the couple income limit also applies to a single person with an essential person living with them.
Free help
Free help with this in Idaho
Idaho Commission on Aging
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Idaho
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Sources
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid Program Income Limits (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Apply for Medicaid (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- KFF, Medicaid Eligibility Levels for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) in 2026. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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