Who can apply
Eligibility differs for children, pregnant applicants, adults, older people and people with disabilities. Use HFS’s program guidance for each applicant; income and other conditions are not identical across groups.
What help is available
The approved program and plan determine covered services and participating providers. Enrollment notices explain the coverage and next steps.
Documents to prepare
- Household names and birth dates.
- An address where you can receive mail.
- Income and applicant identification information.
- Any additional pathway-specific records requested.
How to get started
Apply
Use ABE, phone 800-843-6154, a local center or a paper application.
Save the tracking number
Online submission produces a T-number. Keep it to track the request.
Return verification
Follow any notice requesting additional information.
After applying
Keep contact details current through Manage My Case. HFS’s federal-change guidance says some ACA adult work and six-month review requirements begin in 2027; read the dated notice for your group.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Can I apply without a fixed home address?
HFS accepts an address where you can receive mail, with the address holder’s agreement.
Can I save an online application?
Yes. HFS describes Save and Exit to resume later.
Does every Medicaid member face the same new rules?
No. HFS identifies the affected groups and exemptions in its current federal-change guidance.
What number tracks my online application?
The T-number shown after submission.
Sources and review
Reviewed October 1, 2026 using HFS application instructions, program pathways, dated federal Medicaid changes. The administering organization decides eligibility.
Historical screenshots: source reference.