Medicaid insures people with a low income. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers children. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for or renew coverage.
Find out if you are eligible for Medicaid
Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible:
Create an account with the Health Insurance Marketplaceand fill out an application. If it looks like anyone in your household qualifies for Medicaid, your information will be sent to your state agency. They will contact you about enrollment.
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 employer has offered you or an insurance plan you currently have
If your income is too high for Medicaid, your child may still qualify for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It covers medical and dental care for uninsured children and teens up to age 19.
Create an account with the Health Insurance Marketplaceand fill out an application. If it looks like anyone in your household qualifies for CHIP, your information will be sent to your state agency. They will contact you about enrollment.
How to renew Medicaid and CHIP coverage
Your state may review your information each year to decide if you are eligible for Medicaid. If they need more information from you, they will contact you about renewing your coverage. Learn more about renewing Medicaid and CHIP coverage, including:
How to prepare for the renewal process
What to do if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid or CHIP
Who to contact for more help
Find a doctor or care provider who accepts Medicaid or CHIP
Definitions. Parents of Dependent Children: Income limits for 2024 are reported as a percentage of the federal poverty level (FPL). The 2024 FPL for a family of three is $25,820. Other Adults: Eligibility limits for other adults are presented as a percentage of the 2024 FPL for an individual is $15,060.
The Medicaid program has access to Internal Revenue Service records and will use the applicant's Social Security Number to find any unreported sources of income.
Who is eligible? Children, single adults, couples without children and families with children living in New York may be eligible if they are: U.S. citizens or meet immigration status requirements. Undocumented adults 65 and older are eligible for Medicaid beginning January 1, 2024.
If you are pregnant or applying on behalf of children, a determination should be made within 30 days from the date of your application. If you are applying and have a disability which must be evaluated, it can take up to 90 days to determine if you are eligible.
There is no upper income limit for CHIP. Your child may be enrolled in free CHIP, low-cost CHIP, or full-cost CHIP. Most families are eligible to receive CHIP at no cost. Families with higher incomes will have low monthly premiums and copayments for some services.
The state with the highest income limits for both a family of three and individuals is Washington, D.C. If you live in this area, a family of three can qualify for Medicaid if their income is at 221% of the FPL. For other adults, the limit is set at 251% of the FPL.
This may include medical care/treatment/supplies, nursing home services, in-home personal care, Medicare premiums, and prescription drugs. Effective April 2024 – March 2025, the Medically Needy Income Limit (MNIL) in IL is $1,255 / month for an individual and $1,703 / month for a couple.
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