Frequently Asked Questions

• Why Is Medicaid Different In Every State?
  Medicaid is a joint federal­state program. It provides medical assistance to eligible needy persons. Unlike Medicare it is an entitlement program based on income and asset guidelines. The … more
• Is There A Citizenship Requirement For Medicaid?
  Participants must be citizens or a qualified alien. These categories of aliens were set in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
• Can I Be Barred From Medicaid If I Just Moved Into A State?
  States must provide Medicaid for eligible residents. States cannot place length of stay residency requirements.
• Whom Does Medicaid Cover?
  States vary depending on the options they have elected. SSI states cover everyone who qualifies for the Supplemental Security income program (aged, blind and disabled). These states cannot have … more
• What Are The Income And Resource Levels For Medicaid?
  Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. In 1997 the benefit level is $484 per month and the income cap is $1,452. No spend down is allowed and any excess will … more