Many people are having financial difficulties.
Medicaid originated to help those who cannot otherwise afford health insurance. In Alabama it covers the health needs of the elderly, disabled and families who are in financial need of assistance. Four state agencies decide if a person meets eligibility requirements and that decision depends on several factors. Should the agencies determine that an individual or family is eligible, they will then need to go through an application process.
The first eligibility requirement for Medicaid in Alabama is that the applicant legally resides in the state. People who have just moved and do not have any proof of their residency are ineligible.
