adultBasic Eligibility
To be eligible for adultBasic, there are certain requirements that you need to meet:
You are between 19 and 65;
You do not have any other healthcare coverage (including Medicaid or Medicare);
You have been without health insurance for 90 days prior to enrollment, except if you or your spouse lost health insurance coverage because you are no longer employed;
Your family income is below certain income limits (see table below)
You are a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to enrollment; and
You have U.S. citizenship or permanent legal alien status
The following chart provides the income limits for adultBasic. The limits increase based on the size of your family.
|
Family Size |
Income Limits |
|
1 |
$5,100 - $21,660 |
|
2 |
$5,300 - $29,140 |
|
3 |
$5,600 - $36,620 |
|
4 |
$6,800 - $44,100 |
|
5 |
$8,100 - $51,580 |
|
6 |
$9,100 - $59,060 |
|
7 |
$10,200 - $66,540 |
|
8 |
$11,300 - $74,020 |
|
9 |
$12,400 - $81,500 |
|
10 |
$13,500 - $88,980 |
|
11 |
$14,600 - $96,460 |
|
12 |
$15,700 - $103,940 |
|
13 |
$16,800 - $111,420 |
|
14 |
$17,900 - $118,900 |
|
15 |
$19,000 - $126,380 |
|
16 |
$20,100 - $133,860 |
|
17 |
$21,200 - $141,340 |
|
18 |
$22,300 - $148,820 |
|
19 |
$23,400 - $156,300 |
|
20 |
$24,500 - $163,780 |
Income Guidelines according to January 23, 2009 Federal Register
Great news! Unlike some other health insurance coverage you can still get adultBasic even if you have a history of health problems.
