You may apply on the Medicaid website to see if you are eligible for financial assistance. However, a few of the general Medicaid requirements are as follows:
- Be a U.S. citizen or meet specific immigration rules
- Be a resident of the state that you apply
- Have a social security number
And also at least one of the following additional requirements:
- Age 65 or older
- Have a permanent disability as defined by the Social Security Administration
- Be blind
- Be a pregnant woman
- Be a child, or the parent/caretaker of a child