Identity
Government-issued photo ID for the applicant. For children: birth certificate. For newborns: hospital birth record or certificate of live birth.
Citizenship and Immigration Status
U.S. citizens: birth certificate or U.S. passport. Non-citizens: green card, visa, refugee documentation, or other immigration status documentation. Mixed-status households: only documents for non-citizen members are needed; U.S.-born children don't need immigration documentation.
Income Documentation
Pay stubs from last 30 days for all employed household members; Social Security/SSI award letters; pension or retirement income statements; child support received; unemployment determination; self-employment: most recent tax return; zero income: signed self-certification.
Residency
Proof of state residency: lease, utility bill, bank statement, or any government mail at your address. You must reside in the state where you apply.
Apply for Medicaid
Apply at healthcare.gov, your state Medicaid agency portal, or through a FQHC enrollment navigator. See How to Apply for Medicaid.