Q-2500, QMB Income Limits

Revision 25-2; Effective June 1, 2025

Monthly income cannot exceed 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

Use the couple income range when both spouses are applying for the same program.

Monthly Income Limits for the QMB Program

Time PeriodIndividualCoupleDeeming*
March 1, 2025 to Present$1,305$1,763$458
March 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025$1,255$1,704$449
March 1, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024$1,215$1,643$428
March 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023$1,133$1,526$393
March 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022$1074$1452$378
March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021$1064$1437$373
March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020$1041$1410$369
March 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019$1012$1372$360
March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018$1005$1354$349
March 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017$990$1,335$345
March 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016$981$1,328$347
March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015$973$1,311$338
March 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014$958$1,293$335
March 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013$931$1,261$330
March 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012$908$1,226$318
March 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2011$903$1,215$312

*The deeming allowance is the couple limit minus the individual limit.

Note: These amounts do not include the $20 disregard.

Related Policy

MSP Resource Limits, Q-1300
Budget Reference Chart, Appendix XXXI