CMS.gov Contacts Database - State Medical Assistance Office for People with Limited Income.

CMS.gov Contacts Database - State Medical Assistance Office for People with Limited Income.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
USA

Overview

Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills.

Good health is important to everyone. If you can't afford to pay for medical care right now, Medicaid can make it possible for you to get the care that you need so that you can get healthy and stay healthy.

Medicaid is available only to people with limited income. You must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. Depending on your state's rules, you may also be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co payment) for some medical services.

In general, you should apply for Medicaid if your income is limited and you match one of the descriptions of the Eligibility Groups. (Even if you are not sure whether you qualify, if you or someone in your family needs health care, you should apply for Medicaid and have a qualified caseworker in your state evaluate your situation.)

For specific information about enrolling in Medicaid, eligibility, coverage and services for your State, please contact your local Medicaid office. You can view your State's Medicaid Office contact information by visiting the Benefits.gov website (see the link on the CMS home page) or checking the contact information for State Medicaid offices (see the link on the CMS home page.)