A new federal law, H.R. 1, changed who can get Medicaid. As of Oct. 1, 2026, some adult noncitizens no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage. The change applies to noncitizen adults. It does not apply to children or pregnant people.
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A new federal law, H.R. 1, changed who can get Medicaid. As of Oct. 1, 2026, some adult noncitizens no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage. The change applies to noncitizen adults. It does not apply to children or pregnant people.
In general, Maryland Medicaid eligibility is based on factors like: If eligibility rules change in the future, Maryland Medicaid members will usually be notified and may need to complete a renewal or redetermination.