Why does my neighbor get medicaid and I can't?

There are guidelines in place and criteria that must be met in order to receive Medicaid. Your income, assets, and martial status all determine if you are eligible and the type of Medicaid that you can receive. If you feel like you should receive Medicaid and were inproperly denied, you have the option of appealing your decision within 60 days of the decision day, or you can try and reapply for benefits.