When is open enrollment for 2024

Find out if you are eligible for Medicaid

Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible:

• Adults with a low income
• Children
• Pregnant women
• People age 65 or over
• People with disabilities

In general, Medicaid eligibility depends on at least one or a combination of:

• Age
• Income level
• Number of people in your family
• If you are pregnant or have a disability

How to apply for Medicaid

You can apply for Medicaid anytime in one of the following ways:

What documents and information do you need for your Medicaid application? 

When you apply for Medicaid, you may need to provide certain information or documentation.

But what is required depends on your state. Your state Medicaid agency may ask for:

• Your name and date of birth
• Your Social Security number
• Your monthly payment amounts for rent, mortgage, or utilities
• Proof of citizenship or immigration status
• Proof of income, like paystubs or W-2s
• A verification of what other government benefits you receive
• Information about an insurance plan your empl
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