Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides comprehensive health insurance to over 80 million low-income Americans. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions, mental health, and more.
Full health coverage (value ~$7,000/yr)
Who qualifies
Provides free or low-cost health coverage to eligible low-income adults, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Eligibility varies by state. Some states expanded their Medicaid program to cover adults below a certain income level. Programs must follow federal guidelines, but eligible income levels, coverage, and costs may be different from state to state.
Income limit: 138% of the Federal Poverty Level
US citizenship or qualifying immigration status required
Last reviewed: 2026-10-19. UnifiedAid is an independent service and is not a government agency. Applications and approval decisions are made only by the official agency.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for Medicaid?
Provides free or low-cost health coverage to eligible low-income adults, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Eligibility varies by state. Some states expanded their Medicaid program to cover adults below a certain income level. Programs must follow federal guidelines, but eligible income levels, coverage, and costs may be different from state to state.
How much does Medicaid pay?
Typical benefit: Full health coverage (value ~$7,000/yr).
What documents do I need to apply?
Photo ID, Social Security Number, Proof of income, Proof of residency, Immigration docs if applicable, Pregnancy verification if applicable.
How long does the application take?
Most people complete the application in about 45 minutes. Processing time varies by state but is typically 30 days or less.