What is Medicaid called in every state?

Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program for people with qualifying low incomes, disabilities, chronic illnesses, or high medical costs

Since Medicaid and CHIP are administered by individual states, different states often give their Medicaid programs unique names, like Medi-Cal in California or TennCare in Tennessee, so you might not see the word “Medicaid” on your state card or benefits letter at all (Medicaid for children is often called CHIP, which stands for the Children’s Health Insurance Program).

These different names may reflect state branding or include special programs that go beyond federal requirements. Here’s what Medicaid is called in every state.

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Alabama: Alabama Medicaid#alabama-alabama-medicaid

Alabama’s Medicaid program is called Alabama Medicaid. Learn more about Alabama Medicaid here or call the Recipient Call Center (toll-free) at (800) 362-1504, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Alaska: Medicaid or DenaliCare#alaska-medicaid-or-denalicare

Alaska’s Medicaid program is called Medicaid or for CHIP, Denali KidCare. Learn more about DenaliCare here or call (800)-478-7778.

Arizona: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)#arizona-arizona-health-care-cost-containment-system-ahcccs

Arizona’s Medicaid program is called AHCCCS, and CHIP in Arizona is called KidsCare for CHIP. Learn more about AHCCCS here or call (602) 417-4000.

Arkansas: Arkansas Medicaid#arkansas-arkansas-medicaid

Arkansas’s Medicaid program is called Arkansas Medicaid or ARKids for CHIP. Learn more about Arkansas Medicaid here or call 800-482-5431 or for in-state, call 501-682-8233.

California: Medi-Cal#california-medi-cal

California’s Medicaid program is called Medi-Cal. Learn more about Medi-Cal here. If you would like to apply for health coverage or have questions about Medi-Cal eligibility, please contact your local county office.

Colorado: Health First Colorado#colorado-health-first-colorado

Colorado’s Medicaid program is called Health First Colorado. Learn more about Health First Colorado here or call (800) 221-3943.

Connecticut: HUSKY Health#connecticut-husky-health

Connecticut’s Medicaid program is called HUSKY Health. Learn more about HUSKY Health here or call (855) 805-4325.

Delaware: Delaware Medicaid#delaware-delaware-medicaid

Delaware’s Medicaid program is called Delaware Medicaid. Learn more about Delaware Medicaid here or call (800) 996-9969.

Florida: Florida Medicaid or KidCare#florida-florida-medicaid-or-kidcare

Florida’s Medicaid program is called Florida Medicaid, and CHIP in Florida is called KidCare for CHIP. Learn more about Florida Medicaid here or call (850) 300-4323.

Georgia: Georgia Medicaid or PeachCare#georgia-georgia-medicaid-or-peachcare

Georgia’s Medicaid program is called Georgia Medicaid or PeachCare for CHIP. Learn more about Georgia Medicaid here or call (877) 423-4746.

Hawaii: Med-QUEST#hawaii-med-quest

Hawaii’s Medicaid program is called Med-QUEST. Learn more about Med-QUEST here or call (800) 316-8005.

Idaho: Idaho Medicaid#idaho-idaho-medicaid

Idaho’s Medicaid program is called Idaho Medicaid. Learn more about Idaho Medicaid here or call (877) 456-1233.

Illinois: Illinois Medicaid#illinois-illinois-medicaid

Illinois’s Medicaid program is called Illinois Medicaid. Learn more about Illinois Medicaid here or call (800) 843-6154.

Indiana: Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP)#indiana-indiana-health-coverage-programs-ihcp

Indiana’s Medicaid program is called the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP). Learn more about IHCP here or call (800) 403-0864.

Iowa: Iowa Medicaid#iowa-iowa-medicaid

Iowa’s Medicaid program is called IA Health Link. Learn more about IA Health Link here or call (800) 338-8366.

Kansas: KanCare#kansas-kancare

Kansas’s Medicaid program is called KanCare. Learn more about KanCare here or call (800) 792-4884.

Kentucky: Kentucky Medicaid#kentucky-kentucky-medicaid

Kentucky’s Medicaid program is called Kentucky Medicaid. Learn more about Kentucky Medicaid here or call (833) 372-0004.

Louisiana: Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid)#louisiana-healthy-louisiana-medicaid

Louisiana’s Medicaid program is called both Healthy Louisiana and Medicaid. Learn more about Healthy Louisiana here or call (888) 342-6207.

Maine: MaineCare#maine-mainecare

Maine’s Medicaid program is called MaineCare. Learn more about MaineCare here or call (855) 797-4357.

Maryland: Maryland Medical Assistance or Medicaid#maryland-maryland-medical-assistance-or-medicaid

Maryland’s Medicaid program is called the Maryland Medicaid but many locals refer to it as Medical Assistance. Learn more about Maryland Medicaid here or call (855) 642-8572.

Massachusetts: MassHealth#massachusetts-masshealth

Massachusetts’s Medicaid program is called MassHealth. Learn more about MassHealth here or call (800) 841-2900.

Michigan: Medicaid#michigan-medicaid

Michigan’s Medicaid program is called Michigan Medicaid. Learn more about Michigan Medicaid here or call (800)-975-7630.

Minnesota: Medical Assistance#minnesota-medical-assistance

Minnesota’s Medicaid program is called Medical Assistance. Learn more about Medical Assistance here or call 651-297-3862 if you’re in the Twin Cities area or 800-657-3672 toll free from outside the Twin Cities.

Mississippi: Mississippi Medicaid#mississippi-mississippi-medicaid

Mississippi’s Medicaid program is called Mississippi Medicaid. Learn more about Mississippi Medicaid here or call (800) 421-2408.

Missouri: MO HealthNet#missouri-mo-healthnet

Missouri’s Medicaid program is called MO HealthNet. Learn more about MO HealthNet here or call (855) 373-9994.

Montana: Montana Medicaid#montana-montana-medicaid

Montana’s Medicaid program is called Montana Medicaid, and CHIP is called Healthy Montana Kids. Learn more about Montana Medicaid here or call (888) 706-1535.

Nebraska: Nebraska Medicaid#nebraska-nebraska-medicaid

Nebraska’s Medicaid program is called Nebraska Medicaid. Learn more about Nebraska Medicaid here or call (855) 632-7633 or if in Lincoln (402) 473-7000 or in Omaha (402) 595-1178.

Nevada: Nevada Medicaid#nevada-nevada-medicaid

Nevada’s Medicaid program is called Nevada Medicaid. Learn more about Nevada Medicaid here or call (800) 992-0900.

New Hampshire: New Hampshire Medicaid or Medical Assistance#new-hampshire-new-hampshire-medicaid-or-medical-assistance

New Hampshire’s Medicaid program is called New Hampshire Medicaid, but it’s sometimes called Medical Assistance by state residents. Learn more about New Hampshire Medicaid here or call (844) 275-3447.

New Jersey: NJ FamilyCare#new-jersey-nj-familycare

New Jersey’s Medicaid program is called NJ FamilyCare. Learn more about NJ FamilyCare here or call (800) 701-0710.

New Mexico: Centennial Care#new-mexico-centennial-care

New Mexico’s Medicaid program is called Centennial Care. Learn more about Centennial Care here or call (800) 283-4465.

New York: Medicaid#new-york-medicaid

New York’s program is just called Medicaid. Learn more about New York State Medicaid here or call (800) 541-2831.

North Carolina: NC Medicaid#north-carolina-nc-medicaid

North Carolina’s Medicaid program is called NC Medicaid. Learn more about NC Medicaid here or call (888) 245-0179. 

North Dakota: North Dakota Medicaid#north-dakota-north-dakota-medicaid

North Dakota’s program is called North Dakota Medicaid. Learn more about North Dakota Medicaid here or call (800) 755-2604.

Ohio: Ohio Medicaid#ohio-ohio-medicaid

Ohio’s program is called Ohio Medicaid. Learn more about Ohio Medicaid here or call (800) 324-8680.

Oklahoma: SoonerCare#oklahoma-soonercare

Oklahoma’s Medicaid program is known as SoonerCare. Learn more about SoonerCare here or call (800) 987-7767.

Oregon: Oregon Health Plan (OHP)#oregon-oregon-health-plan-ohp

Oregon’s Medicaid program is called the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Learn more about the Oregon Health Plan here or call (800) 699-9075.

Pennsylvania: Medical Assistance#pennsylvania-medical-assistance

Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program is called Medical Assistance or HealthChoices for managed care. Learn more about Pennsylvania Medical Assistance here or call (800) 692-7462.

Rhode Island: Rhode Island Medicaid#rhode-island-rhode-island-medicaid

Rhode Island’s program is simply called Rhode Island Medicaid. Learn more about Rhode Island Medicaid here or call (855) 697-4347.

South Carolina: Healthy Connections#south-carolina-healthy-connections

South Carolina’s Medicaid program is called Healthy Connections. Learn more about Healthy Connections here or call (888) 549-0820.

South Dakota: South Dakota Medicaid#south-dakota-south-dakota-medicaid

South Dakota’s program is called South Dakota Medicaid. Learn more about South Dakota Medicaid here or call (605) 773-4678.

Tennessee: TennCare#tennessee-tenncare

Tennessee’s Medicaid program is known as TennCare. Learn more about TennCare here or call (855) 259-0701.

Texas: Texas Medicaid#texas-texas-medicaid

Texas’s program is called Texas Medicaid. Learn more about Texas Medicaid here or call (877) 541-7905.

Utah: Utah Medicaid#utah-utah-medicaid

Utah’s program is called Utah Medicaid. Learn more about Utah Medicaid here or call (888) 222-2542. 

Vermont: Vermont Medicaid#vermont-vermont-medicaid

Vermont’s Medicaid program is called Vermont Medicaid. Learn more about Vermont Medicaid here or call (800) 250-8427.

Virginia: Virginia Cardinal Care#virginia-virginia-cardinal-care

Virginia’s program is called Virginia Cardinal Care. Learn more about Virginia Cardinal Care here or call (855) 242-8282.

Washington: Apple Health#washington-apple-health

Washington state’s Medicaid program is called Apple Health. Learn more about Apple Health here or call (800) 562-3022.

West Virginia: West Virginia Medicaid#west-virginia-west-virginia-medicaid

West Virginia’s Medicaid program is called West Virginia Medicaid or WVCHIP for children. Learn more about WV Medicaid here or call (877) 716-1212.

Wisconsin: BadgerCare Plus#wisconsin-badgercare-plus

Wisconsin’s Medicaid program is called BadgerCare Plus. Learn more about BadgerCare Plus here or find the contact information and office hours for your local county or Tribal agency or aging and disability resource center (ADRC).

Wyoming: Wyoming Medicaid#wyoming-wyoming-medicaid

Wyoming’s Medicaid program is called Wyoming Medicaid. Learn more about Wyoming Medicaid here or call (855) 294-2127.