Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health care for eligible low-income residents, including children, families, pregnant women, the aged, and the disabled. Applying for Medicaid is easy and can be done online, by phone, or in-person.
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) handles Medicaid applications on behalf of the Department for Medicaid Services. You can submit a Medicaid application:
- Online using kynect. You can fill out the application yourself or with the help of a kynector.
- Over the phone by calling DCBS at (855) 306-8959.
- In-person at a DCBS office. DCBS staff will help you with the application, or you can print and fill out the Medicaid application and bring it with you.
When you apply, you will be asked questions about:
- The people who live in your home with you and your relationship to them.
- Your earned income, which is money you make at a job or through being self-employed.
- Your unearned income, such as Social Security or other benefits you receive, pensions or retirement money coming in, or other types of financial support.
- Any resources you or your spouse have, such as bank accounts, trusts, vehicles, or life insurance policies.
The Medicaid application includes a list of income or resources you'll need to tell DCBS about when you apply. DCBS uses this information to determine if you are eligible for Medicaid coverage. If you are eligible and begin receiving Medicaid, remember that you need to
renew your coverage every 12 months.
Questions
If you have questions about applying for Medicaid, contact the DCBS call center at (855) 306-8959. Hearing impaired individuals can call (800) 648-6056.
Medicaid Applications
Medicaid Application (English)
Solicitud de Medicaid (Español/Spanish)