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Medicaid Eligibility Policies

Available in all 50 states, Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to some people with low incomes. In some cases, medical care is provided free of charge. In other cases, people must pay a small copay for health care services they receive.

  1. Income Guidelines

    • People must meet specific income guidelines to qualify for Medicaid. Guidelines vary slightly from state to state. Not all low-income people qualify, however.

    Age

    • Children and elderly people who meet income guidelines qualify for Medicaid. Younger adults may qualify in some states if they fit into certain eligibility groups.

    Other Eligible Groups

    • Pregnant women and disabled people usually qualify for Medicaid. In some states, women who need treatment for breast or cervical cancer, parents of qualified children and some other adults who meet income guidelines also qualify.

    Citizenship Guidelines

    • U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for Medicaid. Children who are U.S. citizens may qualify even if their parents are not citizens.

    State-Specific Guidelines

    • Medicaid eligibility policies vary somewhat from state to state. Contact the agency that administers Medicaid in your state for specific information about eligibility policies where you live.

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