How to apply for Wyoming Medicaid / Kid Care CHIP in Wyoming

Medicaid in Wyoming: 2026 Eligibility and How to Apply

Wyoming Medicaid uses specific coverage categories rather than broad ACA adult expansion. Apply through the Wyoming Eligibility System and ask about Kid Care CHIP for a child who does not qualify for Medicaid.

Who qualifies for Medicaid in Wyoming

Low income alone does not establish adult eligibility. Ask the agency to check the relevant coverage category:

• Children, through Medicaid or CHIP, with age-specific state income rules.
• Pregnant women, at higher income limits.
• People with disabilities and older adults, under separate rules.
• Parents and caretaker relatives, only if they meet the state’s separate income and relationship rules. Having a child is not approval.

Adults who don't fit these groups may fall into the coverage gap. If that's you, check the ACA Marketplace — though subsidies can be limited below the poverty line.

Family Care, Kid Care CHIP and disability routes differ

Wyoming calls its parent-and-caretaker category Family Care. The Department of Health describes it for a qualifying parent or relative caring for a Medicaid-eligible child under 18, with separate income and other conditions. A child’s Medicaid does not automatically approve the caretaker.

Kid Care CHIP is a separate coverage option for eligible children who do not qualify for Medicaid. For disability and work, ask about Employed Individuals with Disabilities; it has its own conditions and a premium. For nursing-facility care or help at home, ask about the appropriate long-term care or waiver review.

Pregnant applicants can ask a local public health nursing office about presumptive eligibility while a full Medicaid application is reviewed. Temporary pregnancy coverage and full coverage are different, so complete the application and check the dates and services in the decision.

State sources: Wyoming DOH: programs and eligibility · Wyoming DOH: apply or renew · Checked September 8, 2026.

2026 Medicaid income limits in Wyoming

Wyoming doesn't use the 138% adult expansion limit. Limits depend on the group (children, pregnant women, parents, disability) and are set by the state. Because they vary by category, the most reliable step is to apply and let Wyoming check every category you might fit.

Source: Medicaid eligibility and expansion status — HealthCare.gov

How to apply for Medicaid in Wyoming

1. Open the state application page. Use Wyoming: apply for Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP for the Wyoming Eligibility System, paper forms or telephone route.
2. Ask about the matching category. Explain who needs coverage and whether Family Care, Kid Care CHIP, pregnancy, disability or long-term care may apply. Avoid using an adult expansion threshold for Wyoming.
3. Keep the confirmation and notice. You can call 1-855-294-2127 for application or renewal help. Save what you submitted and follow any request for information by its stated date.

Application instructions: Wyoming DOH: apply or renew · Checked September 8, 2026.

Common questions

Eligibility guidance reviewed September 8, 2026. Sources and reference periods are shown above. Confirm current category rules with the agency before applying.