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West Virginia Medicaid

undefined West Virginia Medicaid?


The West Virginia Medicaid Program provides a medical card which may be used to receive medical care in the community or in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home. This allows those who may not be able to afford medical care the opportunity to have their health needs addressed. Medicaid is administered on the Federal level by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Social Security Administration.

The West Virginia Medicaid Program provides a medical card which may be used to receive medical care in the community or in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home. This allows those who may not be able to afford medical care the opportunity to have their health needs addressed. Medicaid is administered on the Federal level by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Social Security Administration.

undefined West Virginia Medicaid?


To be eligible for West Virginia Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$19,392
2$26,228
3$33,064
4$39,900
5$46,737
6$53,573
7$60,409
8$67,245

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,836 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.


Please visit the West Virginia Medicaid web site for more information.

You can apply for Medicaid online or receive further eligibility screening on the WVpath website. 

You may also contact your local Bureau for Children and Families county office to learn more about Medicaid and how to apply. Find your local Bureau on the Provider Opportunities by Counties page.