How to Check Your Medicaid Eligibility Online

Medicaid is federally-funded, state health insurance available to low income individuals. Although Medicaid programs follow federal guidelines, each state has its own eligibility requirements to receive coverage. You will need to meet certain age, income and asset requirements. If you are unsure of your Medicaid eligibility, you can check online to determine if you qualify for coverage in your state.

Instructions

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  Determine your eligibility group. Medicaid is available to pregnant women, children, parents or guardians of children, disabled and elderly. You must also be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted immigrant.

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  Go to the Medicaid website for your state. You can visit the National Association of State Medicaid Directors for help locating the website in your state.

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  Check for a pre-screening section. Many of the Medicaid websites offer a pre-screening service to determine eligibility. Access Florida, the site for Florida Medicaid, allows applicants to answer basic questions about household, income, assets and expenses. The information is submitted and a decision on whether or not the applicant is eligible to apply for assistance is returned immediately.

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  Look for information on the site. If the Medicaid website does not automatically pre-screen applicants, you can find the specific guidelines listed on the site. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services features a "Who Qualifies?" section. There is also a Medicaid eligibility manual to download.

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  Refer to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website. The site provides useful information about Medicaid coverage details and eligibility screening.