Welfare Info

Alabama Medicaid

Alabama

What is Alabama Medicaid?

Medicaid is a health insurance program for certain low-income and needy people paid with Federal, state, and county dollars. It is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to Alabama's poorest people--including children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive Federally assisted income maintenance payments.

Administration

Alabama Medicaid is administered by Alabama.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alabama, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability,
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $20,030
2 $27,186
3 $34,341
4 $41,496
5 $48,652
6 $55,807
7 $62,963
8 $70,118

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,155 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for Alabama Medicaid?

To apply, please visit the Apply for Medicaid page. 

Contact Info

1-800-362-1504

How to Apply

Application Page

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