The best way to know if you're eligible for Medicaid is to apply. Your child or a member of your household may be eligible for Medicaid even if you're not. If you are eligible for one of these programs, enroll online at MarylandHealthConnection.gov or get help enrolling.

Many different groups of people may be eligible for Medicaid in Maryland. As part of health reform, Maryland expanded Medicaid to nearly all adults under age 65 with incomes at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level or about $1,468 per month for a household of one person in 2020.  ​

To be eligible for Medicaid, applicants must meet Medicaid eligibility requirements​. Medicaid requirements are based on state and federal law. Some requirements, such as income limits, vary for different groups of people and household sizes. Children and pregnant women, for example, may be eligible at higher household income limits.