Medicaid Application

First, a warning: there are many websites that offer ‘online Medicaid applications’ but are nothing more than advertising and marketing pages. Most of the “Medicaid Applications” and “Apply for Medicaid Online” search results will not be very helpful for those actually looking to apply. We’re honest about our purpose; we present links to various interests (like online casinos that accept US players)…but, along the way, we hope to provide you with plenty of helpful, accurate Medicaid information.

Complicating the situation is that each individual state has its own application process, each with its own websites, and you may find that trying to apply for Medicaid online can be a confusing and frustrating experience.However, there is still quite a bit that you can do online to apply for Medicaid. If you are lucky enough to live in one of the states with a fully-integrated website, you may be able to complete your application right from your own home.

Almost certainly, you will need to know your income (personal and total for the household) and proof of any accounts, assets, and/or expenses. Social Security cards (or just numbers) will be another commonly-requested detail. Proof of age and citizenship are required, and proof of residence is usually handy. In case you do have any other form of health insurance, you’ll want those documents as well.

• Medicaid eligibility and Supplemental Security Income eligibility is the same in thirty-two states and the District of Columbia. The SSI application is also the Medicaid application. You may need to submit the completed application in person, along with any requested documents, but at the very least you will know what will be asked of you.

Either head to your state’s Medicaid site (see our Medicaid by State page for links) or visit the Social Security website for their online application at SSI Online: www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/

• If you live in Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or the Northern Mariana Islands, you’ll need to file a separate application for SSI and Medicaid — but the good news is that the same eligibility rules apply to both. The SSI link above may be helpful in determining eligibility, though you’ll still want to visit your state’s website to see if you can apply online.

• If you live in Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, or Virginia, the same rules DO NOT apply, and you will need to file a separate application for Medicaid and for SSI. However, that does not mean that you cannot apply online! Please see our Links by State page for your location.