- 1). Visit the relevant website for the state in which you would like to apply for Medicaid. This should be the place where you live most of the year. Links are available in the resources section below.
- 2). Determine whether you can apply for Medicaid online. If you can do so in your area then the website should inform you as to what kind of documentation you will need to submit and how. If you have to sign up in person, bring the documentation listed in the steps below to describe your situation in life.
- 3). Obtain proof of your age. This may be necessary to determine your eligibility when you apply for Medicaid. Acceptable proofs can include: a birth certificate, religious documentation (like a baptismal certificate), a drivers license or non-driver photo ID or a passport. Make a photocopy of one of these.
- 4). Verify your identity, citizenship or immigration status. The government has to actually know who you are. Documents that you can utilize here may include: a passport, social security card, immigration paperwork or a green card, a birth certificate and more. The more of these documents you can find, the better. Be sure to photocopy each proof on a separate piece of paper.
- 5). Locate proof of income. It is one of the most important things you will need when you apply for Medicaid because your income affects your eligibility for programs. You will need to prove one whole month worth of income such as four paycheck stubs (if paid weekly) or two paycheck stubs (if paid bi-weekly). If you are self-employed, your tax papers from the previous year should suffice. If you receive child support, you should get a copy of your award letter from the government or a letter from the person that pays you the support indicating how much he or she pays you each month.
- 6). Depending on your situation you might need to provide proof of your resources. A second home, a second car, bank accounts, stocks and bonds are examples of resources. The proofs for these items vary, but bank accounts are the most common. If you have a bank account you should obtain as many recent monthly statements as possible.
- 7). The final proof you are going to need is an item to verify your address. You can only apply for Medicaid in the State in which you reside. There are various acceptable proofs that can meet this requirement: a recent dated letter from a State organization, a recent handwritten letter addressed to you, a drivers license issued within the past 6 months, a recent utility bill with your name and address on it, a rent receipt or a letter from your landlord.
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