Anyone know how to figure out Medicaid eligibility...?

Medicaid Forums
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I’ve been reading up on Medicaid but still confused about the eligibility requirements. It varies by state, and I’m wondering if anyone has tips on where to start. What info do I need to get this done?

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Totally get that. It’s complicated! First step—check your state’s Medicaid website. They’ll list income limits and other details specific to your area.

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Landry said:
Totally get that. It’s complicated! First step—check your state’s Medicaid website. They’ll list income limits and other details specific to your area.

Some sites even have a quick eligibility quiz. I used that and it helped a lot.

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Landry said:
Totally get that. It’s complicated! First step—check your state’s Medicaid website. They’ll list income limits and other details specific to your area.

Nice, didn’t know about the quiz thing. I’ll see if my state has it. Any other tips?

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FYI, have all your documents ready—proof of income, ID, disability proof if needed. I had to go back and forth because I missed some of that.

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Noor said:
FYI, have all your documents ready—proof of income, ID, disability proof if needed. I had to go back and forth because I missed some of that.

Thanks for the heads-up. I’ll make sure to gather everything. Was there a specific form you needed for disability?

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Noor said:
FYI, have all your documents ready—proof of income, ID, disability proof if needed. I had to go back and forth because I missed some of that.

For disability, check your state’s Medicaid page for forms. They might even give you a list of needed documents so you don’t miss anything.

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If you’re applying online, it might help to have your recent tax returns handy for income proof.

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Oak said:
If you’re applying online, it might help to have your recent tax returns handy for income proof.

Good tip on the tax returns, I wouldn’t have thought of that. I’ll add it to the list.

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Just a heads-up, it can take a while to get approved. They told me it could take up to 45 days, longer if any docs are missing.

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Lior said:
Just a heads-up, it can take a while to get approved. They told me it could take up to 45 days, longer if any docs are missing.

Whoa, that’s a long time. I’ll make sure to get it all in one go. Thanks for the insight.

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Lior said:
Just a heads-up, it can take a while to get approved. They told me it could take up to 45 days, longer if any docs are missing.

Yeah, delays are common. Definitely keep a copy of everything you send in, just in case.