Which group does not qualify for Medicaid based on income?

The choice stating that adults earning above the federal poverty level do not qualify for Medicaid based on income is indeed correct. Medicaid eligibility is primarily determined by income levels relative to the federal poverty level. In many states, adults are eligible for Medicaid if their income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, which is a specific threshold designed to provide health coverage to those with limited financial resources.

Adults earning above this threshold typically do not qualify for Medicaid unless they fall into specific categories or exceptions. For example, many states expand Medicaid to cover low-income adults, but once their income exceeds the set limits, they lose eligibility for the program.

In contrast, other groups such as adults at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, pregnant women, and individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are typically eligible for Medicaid due to their financial situations. This underscores the essential nature of income thresholds in determining Medicaid eligibility.