Medicaid in Wyoming
Medicaid income limits in dollars
Medicaid limits are expressed as percentages of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). These are the 2026 FPL figures that apply in Wyoming:
| Household size | 100% FPL | 138% FPL | 200% FPL | 400% FPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $22,025 | $31,920 | $63,840 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,863 | $43,280 | $86,560 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $37,702 | $54,640 | $109,280 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $45,540 | $66,000 | $132,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $53,378 | $77,360 | $154,720 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $61,217 | $88,720 | $177,440 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $69,055 | $100,080 | $200,160 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $76,894 | $111,440 | $222,880 |
48 contiguous states + DC — for each additional person above 8, add $5,680 (at 100% FPL). Source: HHS Poverty Guidelines 2026 (Federal Register 2026-00755), effective January 13, 2026 · verify at federalregister.gov
What that means in dollars — Wyoming
- Parents (family of 3): eligible for Medicaid with annual income up to $11,748 (43% of the $27,320 FPL for 3 persons)
- Childless adults: NOT eligible for Medicaid in Wyoming (the state has not adopted ACA expansion)
Eligibility percentages: KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). Dollar figures recompute automatically each year from the HHS guidelines.
Medicaid eligibility limits in Wyoming (verified data)
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) — Medicaid data by state
Verified on: 2026-05-25
ACA expansion status in Wyoming
❌ Wyoming did NOT adopt Medicaid expansion under the ACA. This limits eligibility for childless adults.
Income limits for Medicaid in Wyoming
- Parents in a family of 3: up to 43% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Pregnant women: up to 159% of FPL (Medicaid)
Calculate your FPL for household size at aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines.
Verify eligibility
⚠️ Limits change annually. Verify current eligibility with Wyoming’s Medicaid agency or at healthcare.gov.
Medicaid expansion
Wyoming HAS NOT adopted ACA Medicaid expansion.
This means childless adults typically do not qualify for Medicaid in Wyoming even with very low incomes. The program mainly covers: children, pregnant women, parents with dependent children, people with disabilities, and elderly adults.
Coverage for undocumented individuals
Wyoming does not fund comprehensive health coverage for residents without eligible immigration status. What does exist here is the floor that applies in every state:
| Children | No state program |
|---|---|
| Adults | No state program |
| Prenatal care | No separate state prenatal program beyond Emergency Medicaid (which covers labor and delivery) |
| In every state | Emergency Medicaid (hospitals treat emergencies, including labor and delivery, regardless of status) and community health centers (FQHCs), which serve you regardless of status or ability to pay. |
Source: KFF (per-state lists as of April 2026) and NILC (March 2026). Compare all 51 states and jurisdictions in our coverage-by-state table. State programs change with every budget — confirm with Wyoming's health agency before deciding.
Federal rules applying in Wyoming
Regardless of expansion, federal eligibility rules by immigration status apply in Wyoming:
- Citizens: YES qualify
- Permanent residents (green card) 5+ years: YES qualify
- Permanent residents < 5 years: NO (5-year bar), EXCEPT children and pregnant women in CHIPRA Option states
- Refugees, asylees: YES qualify (no 5-year bar)
- DACA: NO qualify (excluded by current rule)
- Undocumented individuals: NO qualify federally
Emergency services
Under EMTALA, all hospitals in Wyoming must treat medical emergencies regardless of immigration status. Emergency Medicaid may cover the cost of treating an emergency medical condition for people who meet the other Medicaid requirements that apply in Wyoming — income, household and state residency — but not the immigration-status requirement (42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(2); 42 CFR 440.255(c)).
How to apply for Medicaid in Wyoming
- Visit Wyoming’s Medicaid portal (search “Wyoming Medicaid” or specific program name)
- Fill application online (also available by paper or in person)
- Provide: identification, proof of income, proof of residency, immigration documents (if applicable)
- Wait for the decision — federal rules set a deadline, not a typical time: the agency must determine eligibility within 45 days, or within 90 days if you applied on the basis of disability (42 CFR 435.912(c)(3)). Those limits may be exceeded only in unusual circumstances, such as a delay by the applicant or an examining physician (42 CFR 435.912(e))
- If approved, receive Medicaid card + provider information
Related information
Last verified: 2026-05-24.
Related procedural information
- Federal benefits eligibility by immigration status — who qualifies for what
- Find legal aid in your state — public-benefits appeals
- What an ITIN is and is not — an ITIN is a tax-filing number, not proof of eligibility for any benefit; each program sets its own identity and status rules
- Consulate of your country — many offer financial-assistance referrals
- Know Your Rights — public-benefits enrollment — agency confidentiality limits