Title: A state-by-state guide to Medicaid: Do I qualify?
Headings: A state-by-state guide to Medicaid: Do I qualify?
A state-by-state guide to Medicaid: Do I qualify?
How Medicaid works
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How to qualify for Medicaid
How Medicaid eligibility is determined
How to apply for Medicaid
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Content: Most are only available to state residents, U.S. citizens, permanent residents or legal immigrants (we’ve noted the exceptions). Looking for insurance for a child? Check out our guide to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). How to apply for Medicaid
If you’re eligible for Medicaid, you can apply all year round through your state's Medicaid website or HealthCare.gov, the federal health insurance marketplace. If you apply for Medicaid through Healthcare.gov and it looks like you qualify, the federal government will notify your state agency, which will contact you about enrollment. States also generally let you print out paper applications you can mail, fax or return directly to your local government office. To complete your Medicaid application, you will likely need to provide documentation that you meet your state's requirements. This documentation may include: Your birth certificate or driver's license to serve as proof of age and citizenship
Recent pay stubs or tax returns to serve as proof of income
Copies of bank statements
Proof of address, which could include a lease, utility bill statements or a copy of your mortgage
Medical records to serve as proof of disability
States have 45 days to process your Medicaid application. They have 90 days if eligibility is tied to a disability (Disability can lead to a permanent drop in income.