Medicaid is a joint federal and state program.
The Medicaid program offers medical and medically related services to qualified individuals. While each state sets it own eligibility requirements, the Medicaid program most often benefits low-income women, children, elderly people and individuals with disabilities. Those who qualify must apply at the state level. States like California can process a Medicaid benefits application within 45 days.
Instructions
1. Check eligibility by visiting the GovBenefits and BenefitsCheckUp websites or by contacting a local county welfare office in your city. Individuals who are 65 or older, blind, disabled, pregnant, or diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer may qualify for Medicaid.
2. Complete an online application. Visit your state's Medicaid program website to print an application. (See Resources) You can also obtain a Medicaid benefits application at the nearest social services office in your county.
3. Fill out a Medicaid benefits application, which is only available through your state's Medicaid program website or a social services office in your county.
4. Provide information about yourself, your family or children under your charge. Include information such as: 1) the first and last name of the applicant; 2) his physical address, city, state and zip code; 3) gender; 4) marital status; 5) physical and mental health.
5. Disclose whether or not you are or have received food stamps, Social Security Insurance or cash aid.
6. Provide the name of each child under your charge, along with the health status of each parent. For example, identify one or both parents as disabled.
7. List all sources of income including Social Security insurance and itemize household expenses.
8. Sign and date the application. A Medicaid benefits application is not valid without a signature.
9. Mail your completed application to your nearest social services office in your county. You will receive written notification in the mail telling you if your Medi-Cal application is approved or denied. Processing times vary by state.
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