How to Apply for Emergency Medicaid

Emergency Medicaid is for those who do not have health insurance and need immediate medical attention. If you meet certain requirements you may be qualified for Emergency Medicaid. There are several different ways to apply for Emergency Medicaid.

Things You'll Need

• Proof of income
• Social Security card
• Proof of residence
• Proof of assets
• Proof of identification

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Instructions

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  Go to your local social service department. You will need to bring proof of income, Social Security card, identification, bank statements, proof of residence and proof of assets. A case worker will take all the required information and open a case. You will be assigned a case number, which you can use to check on the status of the application.

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  Go to a hospital or clinic to apply for Emergency Medicaid. This is another way to apply for Emergency Medicaid. You will have to bring your most recent pay stubs, bank statements, driver's license or other valid ID and a utility bill. You may be given a temporary medicaid card to use until you get the permanent one.

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  Applying online is also a another convenient way to apply. Visit the Medicaid website for your state to apply for emergency medicaid. You will need to fill out the application with the same information, that you would have provided a case worker. If any additional information is needed, the case worker who is assigned to your case will contact you.

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  Calling your local Medicaid office is another option. They may be able to accept an application by telephone. Be sure to have all of the necessary information near you before calling.

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  Mail in an application, if you choose not to apply online. This way of applying for emergency application may take a little longer due to the time it takes to receive the forms in the mail.