Medicaid
Low income families with children may be eligible for assistance through Medicaid. Find out more about this government safety-net program.
Learn more about Medicaid eligibility, including who might be eligible to receive benefits through Medicaid.
Learn more about how to enroll your child in SCHIP, the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Definition and explanation of the term "categorically needy."
Being denied for Medicaid coverage may not mean that you will never get it. Some people may qualify as being medically needy for Medicaid coverage. What does that mean? How do you know if you could be considered medically needy? Learn more about this distinction here.
When reading up on Medicaid and Medicaid eligibility requirements, you may hear that a state has applied for a medical waiver. What are medical waivers? What do they mean for your access to Medicaid?
Learn more about the SCHIP program, including what it is, who it covers, and what's in store for the future.
Basic information about Medicaid, including who is eligible and what it covers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the federal government agency responsible for funding and setting basic Medicaid requirements. This site includes links to each state Medicaid program, so you can find the information that specifically applies to you!
Keep up with the latest news and developments regarding Medicaid and state children’s health insurance programs (S-CHIP). Find out about proposed budget cuts and how they may affect you and your loved ones.
You may not realize how much of long-term care is funded by Medicaid. Learn more about financing long-term care for yourself and your loved ones.
A consumer guide with basic information about the Medicaid program, including eligibility requirements and federal poverty level guidelines. Includes state-specific program information. Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
The American Diabetes Association’s consumer guide to Medicaid. Includes information on eligibility, coverage, and upcoming changes in the benefit.
