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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Enrollment Period
Open enrollment
Established
1965
Medicaid is a joint federal-state health insurance program that provides free or low-cost comprehensive health coverage to millions of low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, mental health services, long-term care, and preventive services, with specific benefits varying by state. Eligibility is based on income, household size, and other factors, and in states that expanded Medicaid under the ACA, most adults with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify.
Medicaid covers 1 in 4 Americans, including 40% of all births in the US.
People Helped
90 million Americans
enrolled
Annual Federal Budget
$871 billion (combined federal + state)
Average Benefit
Full health coverage with $0 or low-cost premiums
Where Available
All 50 states and DC (coverage rules vary by state)
Answer each question — we'll show you exactly what applies to your situation.
Are you a US citizen or qualifying non-citizen?
What is your household income?
This program requires income at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level — that's the government's measure of what it costs to meet basic needs. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, spouse/partner, children, and any dependents. Count a pregnant woman as 2.
Do you currently live in the state where you're applying?
Are you currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or did you recently give birth?
Do you meet the resource limits for this program?