Medicaid
Run by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State agencies, a federal agency
Free or low-cost health insurance for low-income individuals and families, covering doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, mental health, and long-term care. No open enrollment window, apply any time of year.
- Award
- Free or low-cost health coverage (no premium in most states)
- Deadline
- Rolling, apply anytime; no open enrollment period
- Run by
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State agencies
- Federal
Who it's for
- Income below ~138% FPL in Medicaid expansion states (~$20,783 single / $35,141 family of 3 in 2026)
- Children, pregnant women, and elderly/disabled at lower thresholds in all states
- US citizen or qualified immigrant
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State agencies decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at medicaid.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
Medicaid is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
Check what I may qualify forFree. No account needed. Your answers are never sold or shared.
Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State agencies decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.