{"id":1639,"date":"2017-01-23T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/?p=1639"},"modified":"2017-01-25T08:07:56","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T15:07:56","slug":"top-four-questions-montanans-ask-medicaid-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/top-four-questions-montanans-ask-medicaid-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Four Questions Montanans Ask about Medicaid Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Top Four Questions Montanans Ask about Medicaid Eligibility<\/h1>\n

Medicaid provides low-cost health insurance to millions of Americans. And with Montana\u2019s recent Medicaid expansion, more people can get coverage. Here are the top four questions people ask about Medicaid eligibility.<\/p>\n

Am I eligible?<\/strong>
\nVisit the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MT DPHHS) website<\/a> to find out if you qualify for Medicaid. Click on the \u201cAm I Eligible?\u201d tab (top, right corner of the screen) to answer a series of questions. After working through the questions, the website will tell you if you qualify for Medicaid.<\/p>\n

Where do I apply?<\/strong>
\nYou can apply online by going to the MT DPHHS website<\/a> and clicking on the \u201cApply for Assistance\u201d tab. The state has 45 days to approve your application. If you are asked to provide more information, you can request an extension. You can also apply using a paper application<\/a> (but expect the approval to take longer). <\/p>\n

What information is needed to apply?<\/strong>
\nBefore you apply, get together the required documents and information. This is often the most challenging part of the application process. Below is a list of likely required information: <\/p>\n