Benefit Eligibility

Will an Increase in Income Cause me to Lose Public Assistance Benefits?

Disclaimer: The resources found on this website, including the program eligibility calculator, are for informational purposes only. Nothing found herein is intended to be, or shall be construed to be, financial advice. There are no guarantees to the accurateness of the information found herein and any information should not be used in place of qualified financial guidance.

General Requirements *Required

Yes
No
$
$

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Yes
No

SNAP

Yes
No
Yes
No

Medicaid

  • Blind
  • Pregnant
  • 65 years of age or older
  • Responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability
Yes
No

*CHIP

  • Under age 19
  • A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Qualified Non-Citizen
  • Uninsured and ineligible for Medicaid
Yes
No
N/A
Missing General Requirements

Note: To check eligibility results, look in each benefit box to see the determination after clicking the Check Eligibility button.

* The CHIP eligibility calculation provided on this webpage is a general calculation put forth by the federal government. This calculation does not utilize MAGI (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) tables, which can vary depending on your specific information. For the most accurate eligibility information, please consult these tables or contact the Medicaid office directly at 800-884-3222.

Access MS also provides a calculator that you can use to check your eligibility for additional supports at https://www.access.ms.gov/consumer/eligibility-questions/.