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FAQs

What is the primary eligibility requirement for Medicaid? ›

For the most part, to be eligible for Medicaid you must be one of the following: Be age 65 or older. Have a permanent disability as that term is defined by the Social Security Administration. Be blind.

Generally speaking, anyone under 65 will likely not have access to Medicare. Other people who may fall short of Medicare eligibility criteria include: Undocumented immigrants. People with disabilities who have received SSDI benefits for under two years.

To qualify for Medicaid individuals must meet income and other eligibility requirements. Once eligible based on low income and low assets they must meet other qualifications such as BLINDNESS, DISABILITY,PREGNANY,AGE(over 65), or CARING FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING WELFARE BENEFITS.

‡While the income limit is very low, SSI recipients are automatically eligible for Regular Medicaid. In 2024, this means an individual can have income up to $943 / month, and a couple, up to $1,415 / month. The asset limit remains $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

​​​The enrollment process may take up to 60 days or longer if the documentation or information is not complete or correct.

Income Information

In the Medicaid Works Program, the income of the working disabled individual is counted. Participants may have up to $773 in unearned income to qualify. Unearned income includes Social Security benefits, workers or veterans compensation or interest. This limit changes each year.

The state with the highest Medicaid income limit is Alaska, where households of eight people must have a maximum income of less than $77,526. Alaska Medicaid income limits also include the highest limit for households of one person, $22,597. Read on to find out all the Medicaid income limits by state.

What is the income limit for food stamps in Missouri? ›

Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) have incomes up to 100% FPL ($1,215 per month for an individual and $1,643 per month for a couple in 2023). Medicaid pays Part A and B Medicare premiums and cost sharing obligations for QMBs. States may have different names for the QMB, SLMB, and QI programs.

To qualify for Medicaid in Michigan, your household income must be at or below 133% of the federal poverty level. Today's income limits for Michigan Medicaid are roughly $18,000 for an individual, $24,000 for a couple, or $36,000 for a family of four.

What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that gives health coverage to some people with limited income and resources.

For 2024 the COLA is 3.2% and the income limits for “Non-MAGI” Medicaid have increased from $1,563/ month for a single person and $2,106/ month for a couple in 2023, to $1,677/ month for a single person and $2,268/ month for a couple in 2024.

How do I know if I am eligible for Medicaid? Call our Consumer Hotline at 800-324-8680 or check your Medicaid eligibility at Ohio Benefits here. How do I report a change of address? Call our Consumer Hotline at 800-324-8680 or log in to your Ohio Benefits account here to check the status of your application.

Medicare pays first when you're a dual eligible and you get Medicare-covered services. Medicaid pays last, after Medicare and any other health insurance you have.