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Find out more on Medicaid and CHIP flexibilities, coverage, and benefits related to COVID-19. The Medicaid continuous enrollment condition, authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, ended on March 31, 2023.
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements.
See if you're eligible for Medicaid or CHIP. Check on a Medicaid or CHIP application. Get a Medicaid or CHIP replacement card. Check on Medicaid or CHIP claims. Find a Medicaid or CHIP health care provider. Choose your state below for the contact information you need to get started.
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provides health coverage to over 77.9 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Contact your state Medicaid agency. They can help you get replacement cards and answer your questions about what services are covered, providers to use, and how to renew your eligibility. FAQ ID: 94571.
Learn more about Medicaid and CHIP eligibility levels, which vary by state and can range from as low as 170% up to 400% of the Federal poverty level (FPL). There are two different populations in CHIP: children and pregnant women. Eligibility for the populations is based on financial and non-financial information.
Contact Us. The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) is committed to partnering with states, as well as providers, families, and other stakeholders to support effective, innovative, and high quality health coverage programs.
State Profiles. Every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program is changing and improving – most states are expanding coverage for low-income adults; all states are modernizing their Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems, and taking advantage of many of the new flexibilities provided by the Affordable Care Act.
CMCS serves as the focal point for all the national program policies and operations for three important, state-based health coverage programs: Medicaid provides health coverage to low-income people and is one of the largest payers for health care in the United States.
Federal Policy Guidance. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for implementing laws passed by Congress related to Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Basic Health Program.