Medicaid Eligibility Chart (PDF, 61KB)

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Who is Eligible for Medicaid?

Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. There are different types of coverage for people with different needs.  Income and resource limits for each of these groups vary:

• Aged, Blind and Disabled
• Infants, Children and Families
• Long-Term Care
• Medicare Recipients

To be eligible for Medicaid, you must also:

• Be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of eligible immigration status. Individuals only applying for emergency services are not required to provide documentation of immigration status.
• Live in North Carolina, and provide proof of residency.
• Have a Social Security number or have applied for one.

You are automatically eligible for Medicaid if you receive any of the following benefits:

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Work First Family Assistance
• State/County Special Assistance for the Aged or Disabled (Adult Care Home Assistance )
• Special Assistance to the Blind

To receive Medicaid, you do not have to go through a physical or other type of exam. However, if you are applying because you are disabled, a medical exam may be required. If you are applying for Medicaid because you are pregnant, proof of pregnancy is required.

See the Medicaid Eligibility Chart (PDF, 61 KB)