Medicaid Webography
Alliance for Health Reform
Medicaid 101: The Basics of America’s Biggest Health Program
Although less well known than Medicare, Medicaid covers even more people. In fact, about 47 million people were expected to have been covered by the program for at least part of last year, including more than one in four children across the country.
AARP
The Medicaid Basics
A simple explanation for people who might qualify and do not want to hear too many details. A nice overview.
Understanding Medicare, Medigap, and Medicaid
Know how the system works so you can take advantage of what it has to offer.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Aging and Disability Issues
Highlights health-related issues of interest to people with disabilities and the elderly.
Applications and Eligibility by State
Contact state Medicaid offices through this central CMS website. Everything you need to know.
Eligibility Policy
Want to know if you are eligible for Medicaid in your state? Check this out!
Program Descriptions
Profile of each state. Provides information on location of state offices, waivers, eligibility, and related resources. You can access all of this information on a map if you are a visual person.
Kaiser Family Foundation
State Health Facts Online (click on Medicaid and SCHIP)
If a person’s income is below the threshold listed, the person is probably eligible for Medicaid and/or SCHIP. Even some people whose incomes are above the thresholds will be eligible because federal rules require states to disregard certain types of income.
Guide to Medicaid
The total guide to Medicaid for anyone who wants to know absolutely everything.
Medline Plus
Medicaid Pages
Lots of guides and topics if you want to know more about Medicaid, and you can even find out about getting Medicaid if you work!
National Association of State Medicaid Directors
Aged, Blind, Disabled Medicaid Eligibility Survey (interactive tool)
Database of various eligibility choices for aged, blind, and disabled populations under state Medicaid programs. Site contains an explanation of aged, blind, and disabled eligibility rules and includes options on how to search for specific information on eligibility options chosen by all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Lots of details, but not a fast read.
The National Health Law Program (NHELP)
Guides for all kinds of issues related to Medicaid. If you are an immigrant, a woman, or a child, you can get lots of information for your particular issues.
WARNING: There are many sites that promise to help you get on Medicaid. Be careful. Some of these sites will charge you for their time! If you are applying for Medicaid, you obviously need your money. Use the resources above, and do not spend your money!