Medicaid Eligibility Guides by State

Medicaid programs vary significantly from state to state, with different eligibility requirements, income limits, and coverage options. Our comprehensive Medicaid eligibility guides provide state-specific information to help you understand if you qualify and how to apply for coverage.

Find Your State’s Medicaid Eligibility Guide

Click on your state below to learn about Medicaid eligibility requirements, income limits, and application processes specific to your location:

Northeast

• Connecticut Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Maine Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Massachusetts Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• New Hampshire Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• New Jersey Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• New York Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Pennsylvania Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Rhode Island Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Vermont Medicaid Eligibility Guide

Mid-Atlantic and South

• Alabama Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Arkansas Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Delaware Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• District of Columbia Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Florida Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Georgia Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Kentucky Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Maryland Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Mississippi Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• North Carolina Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Oklahoma Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• South Carolina Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Tennessee Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Texas Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Virginia Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• West Virginia Medicaid Eligibility Guide

Midwest

• Illinois Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Indiana Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Iowa Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Kansas Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Michigan Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Minnesota Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Missouri Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• North Dakota Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Ohio Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• South Dakota Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility Guide

West

• Alaska Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Arizona Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• California Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Colorado Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Hawaii Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Idaho Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Montana Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Nevada Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• New Mexico Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Oregon Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Utah Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Washington Medicaid Eligibility Guide
• Wyoming Medicaid Eligibility Guide

Understanding Medicaid

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. While federal guidelines establish basic requirements, each state administers its own Medicaid program with different eligibility criteria, application procedures, and covered services.

Key Medicaid Facts

• State Variations: Eligibility rules, income limits, and program names differ by state
• Medicaid Expansion: Many states have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover more low-income adults
• CHIP Programs: All states offer the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for children in families with incomes too high for Medicaid but who need affordable coverage
• Application Options: You can apply for Medicaid through your state Medicaid agency, the Health Insurance Marketplace, or local community health centers
• No Enrollment Period: Unlike private insurance, you can apply for Medicaid any time of year

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