Medicaid coverage across state lines?

It would have to be a life threatening emergency, to get coverage under FL Medicaid, in Texas. Like, they're going to DIE if they don't get treated at the ER. Not an ear infection, not a broken arm.

You can't get MEDICAID for them in Texas. You *might* be able to buy short term, catastrophic coverage for them - one policy per child - in Florida. It would only pay SOME of the medical bills, and it would likely cost at least $100 per child.

If you need your kids to have that welfare health coverage, then you probably need to keep them in FL.

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I know this is old but ppl may still be looking for the answer. The ppl here that commented are EXTREMELY rude. As if you cant travel or do nice things because your receiving government assistance. SHUT UP!!! She didnt say she was sending them first class. Ugh -_-

Typically only in cases of emergencies are you covered for Medicaid. A broken bone DEFINITELY is considered an emergency. And your insurance or social worker cant tell you what to consider an emergency due to liability reasons. Even if you stated it was something minor they would always have to tell you to use YOUR best judgement in the event that "small" issue became a big issue. It would be best to contact the nearest hospital and ask them are they willing to accept Texas medicaid rates. In any event you d or whomever is responsible would have to sign something stating you d pay if your insurance does not cover it thats the only way a hospital can bill you as a medicaid recipient they d have to just write it off if Texas medicaid wouldnt pay for it and you sent proof that they are medicaid recipients.

Medicaid is state sponsored coverage and does not pay for routine medical problems that occur when you are out of state. There are low cost or no cost medical clinics across the country that could provide medical services if you are out of area. Check the computer for locations in Texas near where they will be going. Hopefully they won't need this assistance. Good Luck

In the case of a real true emergency Medicaid from another state will pay. Otherwise, each state has its own Medicaid funding and does not extend to other states. No, it you want Medicaid in Texas, you have to give up your Florida Medicaid and apply in Texas. You have to be a resident in the state you are asking for any welfare because every state has different funding amounts. Florida Medicaid cannot pay for people when they travel around. Some southern states do have a reciprocal agreement. You should call your social worker at Medicaid and ask there rather than here but I assume you dont want them to know you are going out of state on the taxpayer's dollar.