Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. Depending on your state’s rules, you may also be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co-payment) for some medical services. In general, you should apply for Medicaid if you have limited income and resources.
https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/what-is-the-medicaid-program/index.html

