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Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps cover medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, like nursing home care and personal care services. The rules around who’s eligible for Medicaid are different in each state.

The Medicaid Program is a state-administered, federal grant-in-aid program. Its purpose is to help individuals and families with low income obtain health coverage. The program's objective is to provide a broad range of medical and related services to assist individuals to attain or retain an optimal level of health care.

Medicaid eligibility is based on income, but some populations also have to meet asset limits. Medicaid eligibility is also based on immigration status; for most types of Medicaid coverage, a person must be either a United States citizen or have lawfully resided in the U.S. for at least five years in order to qualify.

You can apply for Medicaid at any time. Apply online by visiting the Medicaid Self-Service Portal. Download and print an application. Then mail or fax all pages to Medicaid as directed on the form. Call Medicaid Customer Service toll free at 1-888-342-6207 to apply by phone. Apply in-person at your local Medicaid office.