Federal & State Health Coverage
Find Medicaid Information for Your State
Medicaid eligibility, income limits, and benefits vary by state — find your state’s coverage rules and how to apply.
Select your state to see eligibility, income limits, and agency contact details
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program that covers tens of millions of Americans with low incomes — including children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities, and, in expansion states, most low-income adults.
Doctor Visits & Hospital Care
Every state Medicaid program must cover inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician visits, laboratory and X-ray testing, and non-emergency transportation to medical appointments. These mandatory benefits are required by federal law in all 50 states and DC.
Prescriptions & Mental Health
All 50 states cover prescription drugs through Medicaid, though formularies vary. Mental health and substance use services are covered under federal parity laws — including outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatric care, and substance use treatment.
Long-Term Care & Home Services
Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term care in the United States, covering nursing facility stays, home and community-based services, personal care, adult day health, and hospice. Long-term care uses different income and asset rules.
Who Qualifies for Medicaid?
Children in low-income households qualify at higher income levels than adults. Most states extend coverage further through CHIP for families above the Medicaid threshold.
Pregnancy is a mandatory eligibility category. Many states cover pregnant women up to 138%–200%+ of the Federal Poverty Level, with most extending coverage 12 months after delivery.
Parents and caretaker relatives with children who meet income and family composition requirements qualify under federal rules, though income thresholds vary widely by state.
Low-income seniors who meet income and asset tests qualify for Medicaid, which is the primary funder of nursing facility care and home- and community-based long-term services.
People receiving Supplemental Security Income generally qualify automatically in most states. Others meeting disability criteria may qualify through separate pathways with different income and asset rules.
In the 40+ states that adopted the ACA expansion, most non-elderly adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify regardless of family status.
Eligibility rules vary by state. Select your state from the grid below for state-specific income limits and requirements.
How to Apply for Medicaid
Check Your Eligibility
Eligibility depends on your income, household size, age, and which state you live in. Use the eligibility guide and your state’s income limits to confirm you likely qualify before applying.
See eligibility rules →Find Your State Agency
Each state runs its own Medicaid program with its own application process, phone numbers, and office locations. Select your state from the grid below to find your agency’s contact information.
Select your state below →Submit Your Application
Most states accept applications four ways: online through Healthcare.gov or the state portal, by mail, in person at a county office, or by phone. There is no enrollment window — apply any time.
Application guide →Select Your State
Find Medicaid office contact information, eligibility, and application details for your state.
About state Medicaid programs
Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families across the United States. While the federal government sets broad guidelines and contributes funding, each state administers its own Medicaid program — meaning eligibility rules, covered services, and how to apply all vary depending on where you live.
Because each state runs its own program, income limits and eligibility criteria differ significantly from one state to another. Factors such as household size, age, disability status, pregnancy, and immigration status all play a role in determining whether you qualify. Some states have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, extending coverage to more adults with moderate incomes, while others have not.
On each state page you will find the official Medicaid agency contact information — phone numbers, mailing addresses, and office hours — along with plain-language summaries of eligibility requirements, income limits by household size, how to submit an application, and what benefits are covered.
- Office contact information — phone, address, fax, and hours
- Eligibility & income limits — household size requirements
- How to apply — online, in-person, mail, and phone options
- Benefits & coverage — what each state's Medicaid program covers
Medicaid rules change. Always verify current eligibility, income limits, and benefits with your state Medicaid office before applying. See our disclaimer for full terms.