Step 2 Check the eligibility rules of your chosen Medicaid program
After determining Medicaid program, you need to study the eligibility rules yourself in the initial round by checking federal programmatic guidelines set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and specific eligibility requirements set by state Medicaid agencies. There are two ways you could learn more:
- Visit Medicaid.gov website at https://www.medicaid.gov/
- Contact your state Medicaid office
Failing to meet financial or functional criteria does not automatically mean losing the chance for Medicaid benefits. Since Medicaid eligibility rules are very complex, and you could regain Medicaid eligibility by turning to a professional attorney for planning assistance.
