Medicaid and CHIP (health insurance for low-income people): checklist

Check your eligibility for Medicaid or CHIP, prepare your documents, and track your application.

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1. Check your income eligibility in advance

Enter your household size and state into the income screening tool on HealthCare.gov.

1. Check your income eligibility in advanceEnter your household size and state into the income screening tool on HealthCare.gov.
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2. Prepare the required documentsPrepare documents for identification, SSN, citizenship or immigration status, income, housing, and current insurance.
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3. Choose how to applyApply directly to your state's Medicaid agency or by creating an account on HealthCare.gov.
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4. Apply by phoneIf you wish, apply by calling the Marketplace call center.
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5. Wait for the state's decisionThe state will contact you for enrollment; if you are denied, it will send you a letter.
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6. Apply through the Marketplace if deniedIf the state denies your application, you can apply for a Marketplace plan without waiting.
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