No. Medicaid is the payer of last resort.
First payers are private insurers, then Medicare, then Medicaid
NO
Pharmacy provider
Secondary.
Yes. Medicaid.
Coverage should be mandatory for pharmaceuticals, counseling and treatment for substance abuse, and oral and mental health measures; Federal financial participation in territorial assistance programs should be equitable; Medicaid programs should provide continuous eligibility for at least twelve months.
Medicaid and Medicare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Pharmacy Provider
Indiana has CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program, which is available to children without other health insurance coverage. Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise and Children Special Health Care Services are other programs available for children's health insurance in Indiana.
No, Medicaid does not require another insurance. Medicaid is a government-funded program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families who meet certain eligibility criteria. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you do not need to have any other insurance coverage.
No, there is no such thing as "free" health insurance. The only health coverage for which there is no co-pay or premiums is Medicaid and you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Also, on Medicaid there is still a small co-pay on all prescriptions.
Sometimes, the cost of employer sponsored health insurance can be too much. For the unemployed and very low income, there may not even be any available health insurance. One solution to this problem is to look for the Medicaid programs in your state. Every state has a Medicaid program, although the names are all different, which is designed to cover those who do not have health insurance or who cannot afford it. For those who have no access to health insurance, Medicaid can provide nearly free coverage. For those who do have access through their employer but cannot afford it, Medicaid may be a very low cost option. Health insurance is critical to have in case of emergencies and there are many ways to get insurance if you do not currently have any.