How to Check Medicaid Eligibility

In the United States, Medicaid is government assistance provided to certain individuals to pay for health care. In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you must fulfill certain requirements. Checking Medicaid eligibility can be done in a few minutes using the Internet.

• Go to the website Benefits.gov. Benefits.gov is a website run by the federal government. The website provides information about a variety of benefit programs for United States citizens, including Medicaid.


• Mouse over the word "benefits" on the bar at the top of the page and click on "by state". This link takes you to a page that shows a map of the United States, as well as listing of states.


• Look at the map and click on your state. This link will take you to a page with links to pages with information about the various benefits programs in your state.


• Scroll down until you find a link for Medicaid. It may also be called Medical Assistance, depending upon your state. Click on the link. This link takes you to a page that describes the Medicaid program in your state.


• Read through the information about eligibility. If you think you may be eligible, click the link to your state's Medicaid page for more specific information.


• Look over the information about eligibility to determine if you are eligible in your state. If you are eligible, your can also use your state's Medicaid website to fill out an application for assistance.