US Medical Term · financial
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Ingreso Bruto Ajustado Modificado
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Modified Adjusted Gross Income |
| Spanish (Español) | Ingreso Bruto Ajustado Modificado |
| Chinese (中文) | 调整后总收入（修正版） |
| Korean (한국어) | 수정 조정 총소득 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thu nhập gộp điều chỉnh sửa đổi |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Modified Adjusted Gross Income |
| Portuguese (Português) | Renda bruta ajustada modificada |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | รายได้รวมที่ปรับปรุงและแก้ไขแล้ว |
| Japanese (日本語) | 修正調整後総所得 |
What it means
Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) is the income figure the federal government uses to determine eligibility for ACA marketplace subsidies, Medicaid, and CHIP. It starts with your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from IRS Form 1040 and adds back non-taxable Social Security benefits, tax-exempt interest income, and excluded foreign-earned income. MAGI does not count assets, savings, or property—only income flows. Your household MAGI as a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level determines your subsidy amount or Medicaid eligibility tier. Calculating MAGI incorrectly when applying for coverage can lead to a wrong tax credit amount and a potential repayment obligation when you file your taxes.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
modified AGI for ACA marketplace subsidies
AGI modificado para subsidios del mercado del ACA
MAGI income calculation for Medicaid
cálculo de ingresos MAGI para Medicaid
income measure for federal health programs
medida de ingresos para programas federales de salud
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Last reviewed: September 2026