Program Description
The Medicaid Program provides medical benefits to low-income people
who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance. The
Federal government establishes general guidelines for the administration of
Medicaid benefits. However, specific eligibility requirements to receive
Medicaid benefits, as well as the type and scope of services provided, are
determined by each individual State. Thus, a person who is eligible for
Medicaid in one State may not qualify in another State. You must check with
the Medicaid office in the state you live in to confirm your eligibility to
receive benefits.
Medicaid
is a joint Federal/State program administered by each individual state. Each
State develops its own rules related to eligibility and coverage within
broad Federal guidelines.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US
national, citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance
assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income
or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with
a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of
age.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To find out whether you are eligible to receive Medicaid benefits,
contact your state Medicaid office. Phone numbers for each state office can
be obtained through this website:
http://cms.hhs.gov/contactcms/
For general information about the Medicaid program, including
eligibility requirements, visit:
http://cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/eligibility/default.asp
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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