New Hampshire Medicaid (NH Medicaid (Granite Advantage)): 2026 Income Limits, Eligibility & How to Apply
NH Medicaid (Granite Advantage) covers adults in New Hampshire whose household income is at or below 138% of the poverty line. Using the 2026 poverty guidelines, that works out to about $1,835 a month for an individual and $3,795 for a family of four.
New Hampshire Medicaid guides for 2026
Income Limits
New Hampshire Medicaid income limits for 2026 by household size: adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities. Monthly and annual figures.
Eligibility
Medicaid eligibility rules in New Hampshire for 2026: income, assets, age, residency and citizenship requirements, plus how to check if you qualify.
Asset Limits
Asset and resource limits for Medicaid in New Hampshire in 2026: what counts, what is exempt, and the limits for seniors, people with disabilities and couples.
How to Apply
Step-by-step guide to applying for Medicaid in New Hampshire: online, phone and in-person options, documents you need, and how long approval takes.
Renewal
How Medicaid renewal (redetermination) works in New Hampshire in 2026: deadlines, paperwork, income verification, and what to do if coverage is terminated.
Medicare Savings Programs
Income and asset limits for QMB, SLMB and QI Medicare Savings Programs in New Hampshire for 2026, and how to apply for help with Medicare premiums.
Seniors & Long-Term Care
Medicaid long-term care eligibility in New Hampshire for 2026: nursing home income cap, asset limits, spousal protections and the look-back period.
| Household size | Monthly income limit | Annual income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,835 | $22,025 |
| 2 people | $2,489 | $29,863 |
| 3 people | $3,142 | $37,702 |
| 4 people | $3,795 | $45,540 |
| 5 people | $4,448 | $53,378 |
| 6 people | $5,101 | $61,217 |
| 7 people | $5,755 | $69,055 |
| 8 people | $6,408 | $76,894 |
Each additional person adds $653 per month. Figures use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines and are rounded to the nearest dollar.
Who runs NH Medicaid (Granite Advantage)
NH Medicaid (Granite Advantage) is administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services under federal rules set by CMS. Children in families over the Medicaid limit are covered by NH CHIP, the state CHIP program. Applications are free and can be submitted any day of the year.