2016 Federal Poverty Level
Every year, the perimeters of the Federal PovertyLevel (FPL) increase based on the cost of living. Families need to understand where they fall on the FPL so they know whether they are eligible for Medicaid in their state or whether they are eligible for a federal Subsidy because they earn between 100 and 400 percent of the FPL, or whether they are eligible for a tax credit because they purchased a Silver plan and earn less than 250 percent of the FPL.The following rates are updated for the 2016 calendar year. The 2016 Open Enrollment Period begins on November 1st and closes on January 31, 2016.
| Family Size | 100% | 133% | 138% | 250% | 400% |
| 1 | $11,770 | $15,654 | $16,242 | $29,425 | $47,080 |
| 2 | $15,930 | $21,186 | $21,983 | $39,825 | $63,720 |
| 3 | $20,090 | $26,719 | $27,724 | $50,225 | $80,360 |
| 4 | $24,250 | $32,252 | $33,465 | 60,625 | $97,000 |
| 5 | $28,410 | $37,785 | $39,205 | $71,025 | $113,640 |
| 6 | $32,570 | $43,318 | $44,946 | $81,425 | $130,280 |
| 7 | $36,730 | $48,850 | $50,687 | $91,825 | $146,920 |
| 8 | $40,890 | $54,383 | $56,428 | $102,225 | $160,360 |