Arizona
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://www.azahcccs.gov/
California
If you live in California and lost healthcare coverage with UNITE HERE HEALTH, you have healthcare options.
Available options
Want a non-Kaiser plan?
About Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal covers essential health services like doctor visits, hospitalization, mental health, vision, dental, and some prescriptions. Please note, due to the high volume of new applications, the process is taking longer than normal, and the steps mentioned below may be done out of order if helps to expedite coverage.
The process for verifying your Medi-Cal eligibility, from the time your completed application is received to when you receive your Benefits Identification Card (BIC), normally takes 45 days.
The general process for verification is as follows:
- Apply – complete the application, and submit either in person, by mail, by phone, or online
- Receive a Notification of Likely Eligibility by mail
- Your county's social services office may contact you by mail or by phone to request paper verification if income, citizenship, and other criteria cannot be verified electronically
- Receive Final Notice of Action notifying you of whether or not you can receive Medi-Cal
- Receive your BIC – when you receive your BIC in the mail, you are able to use the many Medi-Cal benefits available to you
What to include with your application:
- Proof of the identity of the head of household
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Nationalization and identification for all applicants, go to http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/dra.aspx
- Social Security number for each person for whom application is made
- Proof of income
- Proof of the value of real and personal property
Florida
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/
Georgia
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://medicaid.georgia.gov/how-apply
Illinois
Illinois offers qualifying residents Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps/link), and financial assistance/temporary assistance for families (TANF) to help with food, bills/rent, and more. To see if you qualify and apply online visit: https://abe.illinois.gov or https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=33698
Wait times can be long but you can also apply via telephone by calling (800) 843-6154.
Once you apply, expect to receive a call (the phone number that they put on their application is very important) from ABE stating what you qualify for. You can also check status on the profile you create online.
Illinois ACA Exchange
https://getcovered.illinois.gov/resources/faqs.html
For citizens and U.S. nationals; If you don’t already have health insurance through an employer, Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Insurance Program (CHIP), or other source that provides qualifying health coverage.
- People with pre-existing conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure cannot be denied coverage or charged more for their health insurance.
- People who do not receive health insurance through their employer, or through federal programs like Medicare or Medicaid, can buy health insurance through online insurance exchanges.
- Health plans must cover essential health benefits including cancer treatment and follow-up care.
- May be less expensive than COBRA.
Additional Resources
Healthcare for Kids
Waiver Programs for disabled, brain injury, elderly, HIV/AIDS
Crisis/Emergency: Mental Health Partners/Providers
Find a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (Helpful tip: search by your zip code)
Chicago free dental/sliding scale dental care
Financial assistance, rent, utility, and food assistance
Discount pharmacy programs
Indiana
Medicaid: Qualifications are based on low income for 2020. To apply for SNAP/cash assistance or healthcare coverage, visit https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/#/or https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/52.htm. Phone: (800) 403-0864
Hoosier Healthwise: This program is for children up to age 19 and pregnant women. The program covers medical care like doctor visits, prescription medicine, mental health care, dental care, hospitalizations, and surgeries at little or no cost to you. Learn more: https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/174.htm
Additional Resources
Federally Qualified Health Center
Get primary care and dental services at HealthLinc Community Health Clinic
Louisiana
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/subhome/48
Massachusetts
How to sign up for Medicaid in Your State
Web: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/
Tel: (877) 623-6765
Apply for MassHealth, the Health Safety Net, or the Children's Medical Security Plan
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-masshealth-the-health-safety-net-or-the-childrens-medical-security-plan
For Massachusetts ONLY, the following community agencies and resources can help you if you need assistance applying for coverage through MassHealth/The Connector:
Connector and MassHealth assistance orgs
City |
Organization |
Phone |
Website |
Navigator Languages |
Additional Services/Programs offered |
Boston |
Enhance Asian Community on Health - Franklin Street |
(857) 472-3224 |
http://www.each4asian.or/ |
Chinese - multiple dialects, English |
Assistance with food, medicine, rent, and other daily expenses if eligible |
Cambridge/Medford |
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) - Cambridge Hospital |
(617) 665-1100 |
https://www.challiance.or g/help-center/financial-assistance |
Multiple languages |
Food access; Housing; Community resources |
Dorchester |
Bowdoin Street Health Center |
(617) 754-0100 |
https://www.bidmc.org/lo cations/bowdoin-street-health-center/about-bowdoin-street-health-center |
English, Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, French, Vietnamese, Polish |
Food access; Workforce development classes |
Quincy |
South Cove Community Health Center |
(617) 318-3300 |
http://www.scchc.org/ |
Chinese, English |
WIC |
Quincy Asian Resources Inc. (QARI) |
(617) 472-2200 |
https://quincyasianresources.org/ |
Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English |
ESOL classes; Workforce development; Food stamps; Low-income housing; Legal representation |
Everett |
Joint Committee for Children's Health Care in Everett |
(617) 394-2414 |
https://jcchce.org/ |
French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish |
N/A |
Michigan
In Michigan, there are many healthcare programs available to children, adults, and families. Specific coverages may vary depending on the program and the applicant's citizenship status (some non-citizens may be limited to coverage of emergency services only). See if you qualify: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_4860-35199--,00.html
New Jersey
Available options
• Medicaid Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ (800) 637-2997
• Medicare Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ (877) 234-1240
Additional Resources
New York
How to sign up for Medicaid
• Medicaid Metro Plus NY (855) 809-4073
• Medicaid Hispanic Federation NY (833) 656-2626
• Medicare Metro Plus NY (833) 965-1526
Ohio
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://www.ohiomh.com/
Pennsylvania
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human services programs like healthcare coverage, cash assistance, and food stamps. See if you qualify: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/Screening/DoIQualify#/SelectBenefits
Medicaid information: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Medical-Assistance.aspx
Rhode Island
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://healthsourceri.com/
Tel: (855) 840-4774
Virginia
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://coverva.org/expansion/
Tel: (855) 242-8282
Washington, D.C.
How to sign up for Medicaid
Web: https://dchealthlink.com/individuals/medicaid
Tel: (855) 532-5465