How to Apply for Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid insures people with a low income, while the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers children. Here are the steps to apply for or renew coverage.
Check Your Eligibility : Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible individuals, including adults with a low income, children, pregnant women, people age 65 or over, and people with disabilities. Contact your state's Medicaid agency to find out if you or your family members are eligible. Each state has its own requirements based on factors such as age, income level, family size, and pregnancy or disability status.
Applying for Medicaid:
Contact your state's Medicaid agency directly to apply any time of the year.
You must be a resident of the state where you are applying for benefits. Create an account with the Health Insurance Marketplace and fill out an application. If anyone in your household qualifies for Medicaid, your information will be sent to your state agency, who will contact you about enrollment.illnesses and health concerns before they become serious, like high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.
Judy assists in wellness checks providing preventive services, counseling, education and disease screening, based on your gender or age.
Medicaid by State
- Visit: medicaidplanningassistance .
Check CHIP Eligibility
- If your income is too high for Medicaid, your child may still qualify for CHIP, which provides medical and dental care for uninsured children and teens up to age 19. CHIP qualifications vary by state and usually depend on income. Find out if your child qualifies for coverage with CHIP.
- Find a CHIP program specific to your state. .
- Create an account with the Health Insurance Marketplace and fill out an application. If anyone in your household qualifies for CHIP, your information will be sent to your state agency, who will contact you about enrollment
Health Insurance Marketplace
- Visit: Healthcare.gov .
- Discover what Marketplace plans cover, including treatment for pre-existing medical conditions and other essential health benefits.
- Preview health plans and prices to get an estimate.
Before you get started: Get key resources
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient care you get without being admitted to a hospital)
- Hospitalization (like surgery and overnight stays)
- Pregnancy, maternity, and newborn care (both before and after birth)
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment (this includes counseling and psychotherapy)
- Emergency services
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices (services and devices to help people with injuries, disabilities, or chronic conditions gain or recover mental and physical skills)
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management Pediatric services, including oral and vision care (but adult dental and vision coverage aren’t essential health benefits)
- Enter some basic information, like your name, address, and email address to start.
- If your state runs its own Marketplace, healthcare.gov will take you there.