Medicaid (also known as in your state) helps those with low-incomes pay for healthcare, which includes coverage for insulin. Each state has different requirements to get Medicaid, so it’s important that you have your information together to see if you qualify. If you recently moved to a new state or had a change in your income or an addition to your household, you may qualify.
In addition to helping pay for your insulin, can help pay for all your medications and healthcare. There are also programs in your state that can provide you with food, housing, and temporary cash assistance. Even if you don’t think you qualify or were denied in the past, it’s important that you apply now.
Your next step is to fill out an application for your state’s Medicaid program, . You can do this by clicking here: LINK.
You also selected that the person using insulin is under the age of 19. This person may qualify for , also known as CHIP, a state-run program that offers low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn too much to qualify for . Each state has different benefits and guidelines, but all cover medications, routine medical visits, dental and vision care, labs and hospitalizations.
Even if you don’t think you qualify or were denied in the past, it’s important that you apply now for both and .
- Fill out an application for your state’s CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), . You can do this by clicking here: LINK.
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- Fill out an application for your state’s Medicaid program, (). You can do this by clicking here: LINK.
- Print out both application responses (if possible) or wait to receive your response in the mail.
Before you apply, please make sure you have the following information ready to input into the online application:
- Social security number (if available) and date of birth for every person in your household who needs to apply for Medicaid and CHIP
- Income information (income could include your job, child support, or other sources for all members in your household)
- If you file federal tax returns, have them ready to help you file
- Housing expenses (rent and/or utilities)
- Health insurance information, if any
- Information about citizenship or residency status.