How to Get Medicaid in Alabama

Medicaid is a benefit provided by the government to assist the people of Alabama who can not afford health insurance. In order to qualify for the Medicaid Government Benefit, you will need to either have a disability or be low to very low income.

Medicaid is a benefit paid for by the taxpayers of the United States to help disabled or low income people get proper health care .

Things You'll Need

• To qualify for Medicaid
• Internet Connection or Phone line

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Instructions

• 1

  Log into the Alabama government Medicaid benefit web site at http://www.medicaid.alabama.gov

• 2

  On the top of the page, click the button that says "apply for Medicaid". This will take you to a section of the web site that tells you the eligibility requirements for the Alabama Medicaid benefit.

• 3

  If you qualify, you can either print the application form and mail it in to the Medicaid office, or you can call the Alabama Medicaid benefit office for assistance.

  Their phone numbers are:
  Or you may dial toll-free:
  800-362-1504

  TTY users can call:
  800-253-0799

• 4

  Optionally, you can drive to the nearest Alabama Medicaid benefit office. There are online supplied maps and directions available for you to see or print. If you do not have one near you, you can also mail them at their address.

  Simply select your county from the following map, and you will get directions to your Medicaid benefit office.
  http://www.medicaid.alabama.gov/District_Offices/new_district_office_map.htm