Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP)
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Wyoming Medicaid in Wyoming
Wyoming Medicaid can pay health costs Medicare doesn't for people 65 and older with very low income and savings.
The income limit for older adults is the SSI standard, $994 a month for one person in 2026. You can apply online, by phone, or by mailing or bringing a paper application to the Wyoming Department of Health Customer Service Center in Cheyenne.
How to apply in Wyoming
- By phone
- 1-855-294-2127
- In person
- At the Wyoming Department of Health Customer Service Center, 3001 E. Pershing Blvd., Suite 125, Cheyenne.
- By mail
- Mail a paper application to Wyoming Department of Health, Customer Service Center, 3001 E. Pershing Blvd., Suite 125, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or email it to wesapplications@wyo.gov.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Wyoming
| One person | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Income limit (2026) | $994 a month (the SSI standard) | $1,491 a month (the SSI standard) |
| Savings limit (2026) | $2,000 | $3,000 Source: KFF (source 3) |
| Spend-down if your income is over the limit | No Source: KFF (source 3) |
|---|---|
| Income limit for nursing-home or home-care Medicaid (2026) | $2,982 a month (300% of the SSI amount) Source: KFF (source 3) |
| Medicaid for adults under 65 (expansion) | No: Wyoming's income chart has no group for low-income adults under 65 without children; parents and caretakers qualify only with very low income ($529 a month for one) |
Free help
Free help with this in Wyoming
Aging Division
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Wyoming
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Sources
- Wyoming Department of Health, Medicaid Income Requirements (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Wyoming Department of Health, Apply for Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- KFF, Medicaid Eligibility Levels for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) in 2026. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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