Tip for State-specific

Track ALL medical expenses — even small copays and pharmacy costs count toward your spend-down

Tip for State-specific

Submit expenses as soon as they are incurred to activate coverage sooner

Tip for State-specific

Health insurance premiums, including Medicare premiums, count toward your spend-down

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Medicaid Spend-Down Documentation

State-specific · State Medicaid Agencies

Documents medical expenses applied toward meeting the spend-down amount. Once the difference between income and the medically needy income level is met, Medicaid covers remaining expenses.

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Where to Submit This Form

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At your local Medicaid or Department of Social Services office

Submit documentation of medical expenses to your assigned caseworker.

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Mail to your state Medicaid agency or assigned caseworker

Address is on your Medicaid correspondence.

Filing Deadline

Submit medical expenses within the designated spend-down period (usually a 1-month or 6-month budget period as assigned by your state).

Required Attachments

📎 Medical bills and receipts showing incurred medical expenses
📎 Pharmacy receipts for prescription medications
📎 Insurance premium statements (health, dental, vision)
📎 Documentation of any other allowable medical expenses
📎 Updated income verification if income has changed

Processing Time

Once you meet your spend-down amount, Medicaid coverage activates for the remainder of the budget period. Processing takes 1-2 weeks after documentation is submitted.

What Happens Next

Once your incurred medical expenses meet the spend-down amount, you become Medicaid-eligible for the remainder of the budget period. Coverage may be retroactive to the beginning of the period.

Tips for This Form

✓ Track ALL medical expenses — even small copays and pharmacy costs count toward your spend-down
✓ Submit expenses as soon as they are incurred to activate coverage sooner
✓ Health insurance premiums, including Medicare premiums, count toward your spend-down
✓ Ask about a 6-month budget period if available — it gives you more time to accumulate qualifying expenses

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