Welfare Info

New Hampshire Medicaid

The New Hampshire Medicaid program is a Federal and state funded program that serves needy individuals and families in New Hampshire who meet financial and other eligibility requirements and certain other individuals who lack adequate resources to pa...

What is New Hampshire Medicaid?

The New Hampshire Medicaid program is a Federal and state funded program that serves needy individuals and families in New Hampshire who meet financial and other eligibility requirements and certain other individuals who lack adequate resources to pay for medical care.

The program provides payment for medical services ranging from routine preventive medical care for children to institutional care for the elderly and disabled. The Medicaid program also ensures access to care through enrollment of medical providers and access to transportation services to medical care providers through reimbursement to recipients and volunteer drivers.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of New Hampshire, 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 either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind, have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or 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:

Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $15,800
2 $21,307
3 $26,813
4 $32,319
5 $37,825
6 $43,331
7 $48,851
8 $54,384

*For households with more than eight people, add $5,533 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for New Hampshire Medicaid?

For more information about available Medicaid services, visit:
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/ombp/medicaid/index.htm

Contact Info

1-800-852-3345