Medicaid funding guides by state
Medicaid application and long-term care funding guides by state. Confirm details with the state agency before applying.
Medicaid by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicaid eligibility differ by state?
Yes. Each state runs its own Medicaid program, including long-term care rules and application forms. Open your state guide below, then confirm details with the state agency.
Does Medicare pay for long-term senior care?
Generally no. Medicare does not cover long-term custodial care such as assisted living or extended nursing-home stays. Medicaid is the more common public route for long-term care, and the rules vary by state.
How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
- Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: Public-program eligibility and application context; confirm current rules with the agency.. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: Public-program eligibility and application context; confirm current rules with the agency.. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: Public-program eligibility and application context; confirm current rules with the agency.. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: Public-program eligibility and application context; confirm current rules with the agency.. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- VA pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: Public-program eligibility and application context; confirm current rules with the agency.. Last checked: 2026-08-15.