West Virginia Medicaid
The West Virginia Medicaid Program provides a medical card which may be used to receive medical care in the community or in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home. This allows those who may no...
What is West Virginia Medicaid?
The West Virginia Medicaid Program provides a medical card which may be used to receive medical care in the community or in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home. This allows those who may not be able to afford medical care the opportunity to have their health needs addressed. Medicaid is administered on the Federal level by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Social Security Administration.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia, 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 | $16,146 |
| 2 | $21,892 |
| 3 | $27,637 |
| 4 | $33,383 |
| 5 | $39,129 |
| 6 | $44,874 |
| 7 | $50,620 |
| 8 | $56,365 |
Application Details
What is the application process for West Virginia Medicaid?
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