Medicaid in Alabama
Expert guides about medicaid in Alabama from Brevy Care.
Alabama Medicaid Appeals and Fair Hearings
If your Alabama Medicaid coverage was denied, cut, or terminated, you have the right to appeal and request a fair hearing, and you can often keep your benefits while the appeal is decided.
Alabama Medicaid HCBS Waivers: Home Care Explained
Alabama Medicaid helps pay for care at home, not only in a nursing home, mainly through its Home and Community-Based Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled (E&D Waiver).
Alabama Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (2026): $30/Month
The Alabama Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance is $30 a month, the smallest amount federal law lets a state set.
Alabama Medicaid Nursing Home Coverage 2026
Alabama Medicaid pays for nursing home care once Medicare's short rehabilitation window runs out and the bills shift to long-term custodial care.
Alabama Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment 2026: CSRA Guide
Alabama Medicaid spousal impoverishment rules protect the at-home spouse when one partner needs nursing home care.
Alabama Medicare Savings Programs 2026: QMB, SLMB & QI
Alabama's Medicare Savings Programs pay the Medicare Part B premium, and for the lowest-income tier every Medicare deductible and copay, for beneficiaries with limited income.
Alabama Medicaid Guide 2026: Programs, Eligibility & Coverage
Alabama Medicaid pays for long-term nursing and home care through an income-cap system, with a 2026 limit of $2,982 per month and a required Miller Trust for applicants over that cap.
Alabama Medicaid Estate Recovery 2026: House & Estate Guide
Alabama Medicaid estate recovery applies after the death of a recipient 55 or older who received long-term care, and it reaches only assets that pass through probate.
How to Apply for Alabama Medicaid 2026: Step-by-Step
To apply for Alabama Medicaid for long-term care, an elderly or disabled resident files an application with the Alabama Medicaid Agency, online or by phone.
Alabama Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Eligibility & Assets
Alabama Medicaid income limits come in two versions, and which one applies depends on why you need coverage.