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Youth who were in foster care at the age of 18 or 19 may be eligible to receive health care coverage until they turn 26. Giving peace of mind about health care helps youth focus on school, careers, and important areas to build a successful adult life.
Eligibility Requirements
Youth meeting these eligibility requirements will receive full Medicaid benefits which include physical health, mental health, vision, and dental coverage.
To qualify for Medicaid through Former Foster Care you should:
- Be over 18 years old but younger than 26 years old
- Received Medicaid at age 18 or older while a ward in foster care
- If you're not sure if you received Medicaid benefits at this age, call iServe at (855) 632-7633
- Were in foster care for at least one day, and under the responsibility of any state, or a Tribe within any state, at the age of 18 or older
If you believe you are eligible, you can apply
here!
Be sure to say you would like to receive text messages about your Medicaid case when applying to stay up-to-date on your application or changes to your health care.
If you have already applied for Medicaid and did not opt-in to receive text messages,
contact DHHS at any time to choose to begin receiving text message updates about your Medicaid case.
Already have Medicaid coverage?
If you were in foster care and currently have Medicaid, that's great news! Let's make sure your health care is there for you, no matter what life brings.
Keeping your contact information current as well as letting DHHS know of any important medical updates is important. Let DHHS know if anything changes such as your:
- Address
- Phone number
- Pregnancy - Beginning and end dates
How do I let DHHS know about any changes I have?
Contacting DHHS is easy, and there are multiple ways to reach out.