Medicaid by State
Medicaid by StateMedicaid Vision Coverage for Adults: Which States Pay for Eye Exams and Glasses
Dental isn't the only optional benefit states handle differently — eye care coverage for adult Medicaid enrollees varies just as widely, from routine exams to eyeglass frames. Here's how to find out what your…
Medicaid by StateThe Katie Beckett Option: Which States Let Disabled Children Qualify for Medicaid Regardless of Parental Income
Some states let parents of children with significant disabilities get Medicaid coverage for their kid without counting household income at all. Here's how the Katie Beckett pathway works, which states offer it, and what…
Medicaid by StateMedicaid Prescription Drug Coverage: Which States Cover More Than the Federal Minimum
Medicaid must cover a baseline of prescription drugs everywhere, but states decide what else makes the list — from over-the-counter medications to weight-loss drugs to extra pharmacy benefits. Here's how your refill list can…
Medicaid by StateNursing Home Bed-Hold Days: How Long Medicaid Pays to Save Your Spot During a Hospital Stay by State
If a Medicaid nursing home resident goes to the hospital, some states pay to hold their bed for a week or more, while others offer no bed-hold payment at all. Here's how that gap…
Medicaid by StateMedicaid Work Requirements: Which States Make Recipients Prove Employment to Keep Coverage
A handful of states have pushed to tie Medicaid eligibility to work hours or job-search logs. Here's where those rules exist, who's exempt, and what happens if you fall behind on reporting.
Medicaid by StateMedicaid Copays and Cost-Sharing: How Much You Actually Pay Out-of-Pocket by State
Medicaid is often called free coverage, but many states charge small copays for doctor visits, prescriptions, and ER trips. Here's how those out-of-pocket costs differ depending on where you live.
Medicaid by StateMedicaid Telehealth Coverage: How Rules for Virtual Doctor Visits Differ by State
Not every state's Medicaid program treats a video visit with your doctor the same way. Here's how coverage, provider types, and reimbursement rules for telehealth change once you cross a state line.
Medicaid by StateThe Five-Year Bar for Immigrant Children: Which States Waive It for Medicaid and CHIP
Federal law makes many lawfully present immigrant children wait five years before qualifying for Medicaid or CHIP, but a state option lets some states drop that wait entirely. Here's which states have taken it…
Medicaid by StateState-Funded Health Coverage for Immigrants Barred from Medicaid: Which States Fill the Gap
Legal immigrants often face a five-year wait before qualifying for federal Medicaid. Some states step in with their own fully state-funded health coverage to close that gap — here's where that help exists and…
Medicaid by StateMedicaid for Former Foster Youth: How States Handle Automatic Coverage Until Age 26
Aging out of foster care doesn't have to mean losing health coverage. Here's how states differ in tracking down, enrolling, and keeping former foster youth insured through Medicaid until age 26.
Medicaid by StateMedicaid for Pregnant Women: How Income Limits and Coverage Start Dates Differ by State
Pregnancy Medicaid isn't one program with one set of rules—income cutoffs, how far back coverage applies, and how quickly you get approved can look very different depending on which state you call home.
Medicaid by State12-Month Continuous Eligibility for Kids’ Medicaid: Which States Guarantee a Full Year of Coverage
A federal rule now requires continuous coverage for children, but how states handled coverage gaps before this and how they notify families still varies. Here's what a guaranteed 12 months of coverage means for…