Medicaid & Cancer

Medicaid is a federal government-sponsored health insurance program for individuals with a low income. These free materials and resources will help you understand if you qualify, how to apply, the different Medicaid programs, and more!

Many of our materials and resources are also available in Spanish.

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Quick Guides & Other Materials

In Triage Cancer's free Quick Guide to Medicaid, learn about what Medicaid is called in different states, how to qualify, how Medicaid and Medicare can work together, how and when to apply for Medicaid, what Medicaid covers, what it costs, appealing denials of coverage, and moving and Medicaid. Wondering if Medicaid has been expanded in your state? See our guide to States Expanding Medicaid.

Health care professional? Order bulk copies for free!

Animated Videos & Webinars

Watch this free, brief animated video and learn important Medicaid tips in less than five minutes. For a more comprehensive overview, watch our webinar!

COMING SOON

Cancer Finances: Medicaid

If you're not sure exactly where to start with Medicaid, then CancerFinances.org is for you! This interactive toolkit will walk you through a series of questions to help you find the information that you are looking for and that applies to you.

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Check back soon for the launch of our new Medicaid module on CancerFinances.org.

State Laws

Understanding state laws related to Medicaid is important, because sometimes they provide more protection than federal laws. Our Charts of State Laws will take you through laws related to Medicaid in your state.

One-on-one Help

Triage Cancer has a free Legal & Financial Navigation Program that provides one-on-one assistance on a variety of topics, including Medicaid, to empower you to confidently take next steps.