Eligibility For Medicaid
Medicaid eligibility is set individually in each state using the federal minimum standards. Many states have expanded Medicaid coverage above the federal minimums. In order to be eligible for Medicaid, applicants need to meet the requirements at both federal and state level. This may include income, residency, immigration status, and proof of citizenship. Select your state below to find the eligibility requirements for Medicaid.
- Alabama Medicaid Eligibility
- Alaska Medicaid Eligibility
- Arizona Medicaid Eligibility
- Arkansas Medicaid Eligibility
- California Medicaid Eligibility
- Colorado Medicaid Eligibility
- Connecticut Medicaid Eligibility
- Delaware Medicaid Eligibility
- District of Columbia Medicaid Eligibility
- Florida Medicaid Eligibility
- Georgia Medicaid Eligibility
- Hawaii Medicaid Eligibility
- Idaho Medicaid Eligibility
- Illinois Medicaid Eligibility
- Indiana Medicaid Eligibility
- Iowa Medicaid Eligibility
- Kansas Medicaid Eligibility
- Kentucky Medicaid Eligibility
- Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility
- Maine Medicaid Eligibility
- Maryland Medicaid Eligibility
- Massachusetts Medicaid Eligibility
- Michigan Medicaid Eligibility
- Minnesota Medicaid Eligibility
- Mississippi Medicaid Eligibility
- Missouri Medicaid Eligibility
- Montana Medicaid Eligibility
- Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility
- Nevada Medicaid Eligibility
- New Hampshire Medicaid Eligibility
- New Jersey Medicaid Eligibility
- New Mexico Medicaid Eligibility
- New York Medicaid Eligibility
- North Carolina Medicaid Eligibility
- North Dakota Medicaid Eligibility
- Ohio Medicaid Eligibility
- Oklahoma Medicaid Eligibility
- Oregon Medicaid Eligibility
- Pennsylvania Medicaid Eligibility
- Rhode Island Medicaid Eligibility
- South Carolina Medicaid Eligibility
- South Dakota Medicaid Eligibility
- Tennessee Medicaid Eligibility
- Texas Medicaid Eligibility
- Utah Medicaid Eligibility
- Vermont Medicaid Eligibility
- Virgin Islands Medicaid Eligibility
- Virginia Medicaid Eligibility
- Washington Medicaid Eligibility
- West Virginia Medicaid Eligibility
- Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility
- Wyoming Medicaid Eligibility
Applying for Medicaid
A common initial step is applying to the Medicaid program. The criteria used to establish eligibility vary from state to state. Additional information, such as the size of your family, disability, and other assets, may also be required. Check your state's healthcare.gov website to see whether Medicaid is available to you.
When you're ready to apply, establish a Health Insurance Marketplace account. You don't have to wait around for the start of the open enrollment to submit your Medicaid application; you may do so whenever you choose during the year. The Medicaid agency in your state will get your information from the Health Insurance Marketplace if you qualify for Medicaid. That organization will then contact you regarding enrolling and will be able to assist you in navigating the benefits and answering any questions you might have.