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Federal Poverty Level Calculator for Arizona 2026

Most health coverage thresholds are set as a percentage of the federal poverty level (FPL). This works out yours and shows which Marketplace savings bands that percentage puts you near.

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Your household
2025 poverty guidelines (HHS Poverty Guidelines (48 contiguous states & DC)), used for 2026 coverage
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…of the federal poverty level

  • Poverty guideline for your household…
  • Your income…
  • 250% of the poverty level…
  • 400% of the poverty level (2026 credit limit)…

Estimates only. Estimates only. Figures on this page use published plan-year values and the details you enter. They are not a quote, an offer of coverage, or a determination of eligibility. Your final premium and any tax credit are confirmed at enrollment with the carrier or HealthCare.gov. Everything is calculated in your browser; nothing you type is sent to us or anyone else.

What this assumes

  • Uses the 2025 HHS poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and DC, which apply to 2026 Marketplace coverage.
  • Household size means everyone on your tax return, not everyone living in your home.
  • Income means modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), which is not the same as take-home pay.
  • AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, sets its own limits. Check with AHCCCS or talk it through with us.
  • An estimate from published figures and the numbers you enter, not a quote or an eligibility decision.

Where the figures come from

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An estimate is a starting point. Viola Lucero, CLTC, and the team at Rise Up Benefits Group in Chandler can look up the real figures for your situation, check your doctors and prescriptions, and explain what the numbers mean for you. We speak insurance, so you don't have to.

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Rise Up Benefits Group is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of HealthCare.gov, the Health Insurance Marketplace, or any federal or state government agency. Plan availability, premiums and advance premium tax credits are set by the carriers and the Marketplace.

Common questions

What is the federal poverty level for 2026 health coverage?

2026 Marketplace coverage uses the 2025 HHS guidelines: $15,650 for one person plus $5,500 for each additional person, in the 48 contiguous states.

Which income counts for the federal poverty level?

Modified adjusted gross income for everyone on your tax return. It is close to your adjusted gross income, plus some untaxed items such as tax-exempt interest and untaxed Social Security.

Who counts in my household size?

Everyone on your federal tax return: you, your spouse if you file jointly, and anyone you claim as a dependent, whether or not they need coverage.

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