Delaware Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
This page provides general guidelines for the Delaware Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Delaware Health and Social Services. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Delaware Medicaid office.
Delaware Medicaid Overview
Medicaid is for eligible persons who need help getting care and paying medical bills.
Delaware Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income
Enrollees must be U.S. citizens or qualified legal residents living in Delaware.
Documents Needed For Delaware Medicaid Application
- Proof of income
- Proof of pregnancy if you are pregnant
- Proof of deductions or expenses
- Proof you live in Delaware
- Proof of assets
Delaware Medicaid Benefits
Benefits include doctor visits, hospital care, labs, prescription drugs, transportation, routine shots for children, mental health and substance abuse services, x-rays, home health care, hospice care, dental care (up to age 21).
Delaware Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels
Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Delaware Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
212% (1-18) | Medicaid: 212% CHIP: N/A |
133% | 133% |
Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$2,062 (1-18) | Medicaid: N/A CHIP: N/A |
$1,293 | $1,293 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$2,779 (1-18) | Medicaid: $2,779 CHIP: N/A |
$1,743 | $1,743 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$3,496 (1-18) | Medicaid: $3,496 CHIP: N/A |
$2,193 | $2,193 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$4,214 (1-18) | Medicaid: $4,214 CHIP: N/A |
$2,643 | $2,643 |