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Are persons in jails and prisons covered by eikther Medicare of Medicaid?
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∙ 13y ago
If the prisoner meets all the standard Medicare eligibility requirements, they would be eligible for Medicare. This includes the requirement to pay for their Part B Premium. See the link to social security website for more information.
In general, persons in jails or prison are not covered by Medicaid.
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Cost of illegal aliens who use medicare and medicaid?
Medicaid recipients must document citizenship/legal residence in US. Medicare recipients must have 40 calendar quarters of work covered by Medicare. In other words, undocumented aliens are not eligible, although there are surely cases of such persons receiving benefits fraudulently.
What is the name of the us health insurance program available to elderly persons?
The health insurance program available to elderly persons in the US is called Medicare. It provides coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain individuals with disabilities.
Who are the largest recipients of Medicaid and Medicare?
The largest recipients of Medicare are people over 65 years old. The largest recipients of Medicaid in terms of dollars spent are indigent nursing home residents and disabled persons. The largest recipients of Medicaid in terms of population are persons under age 18.
What is the difference between medicaid and Medicare d?
Medicaid is a program for persons with limited resources. It covers various sorts of medical care including prescriptions. Medicare Part D covers prescription costs only, for persons over age 65. One does not have to be poor to qualify for Medicare Part D.
Do you have any plans for the uninsured not on Medicare?
Uninsured persons who have little or no income will be eligible for Medicaid by 2014.
Do you have to carry supplement insuance with medicaid or Medicare?
Medicaid is intended to cover all medically necessary services for indigent persons, so no supplemental insurance should be necessary. For Medicare, supplemental insurance will be necessary.
Do you have to take Medicare?
There is no legal requirement to sign up for Medicare. However, some private insurance plans impose penalties on Medicare-eligible persons who do not sign up.
AreQmb's entitled for medicare part A without payment of premiums and deductible and copayment?
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary is a Medicaid program for persons with little or no income/assets. Medicaid pays the QMB's co-payments and deductibles. Medicare A & B premiums are usually deducted from the QMB's SSA benefits.
What programs are available to help pay for medical costs?
Medicare is health insurance for persons over age 65, persons with end state renal disease and persons who receive Social Security disability payments. The individual must have 40 credits of "covered employment" (i.e., calendar quarters during which they paid into Medicare), or be the spouse or dependent of such individual. Medicare is funded by payroll taxes and administered by the Federal government. Medicaid provides care for indigent citizens under age 18 and their parents, persons over age 65, and those permanently and totally disabled. Medicaid is supervised by the Federal government, administered by the States, and funded by State and Federal taxes. [N.b., as a result of health insurance reform, by 2014 Medicaid will be available to any indigent citizen, regardless of age or disability.]
Is it true medicare part A and B are provided free of charge for qualifying individuals?
True Medicare Part A is free for most persons. Medicaid will cover Medicare A & B premiums, as well as deductibles and copayments, for individuals with little or no income/assets who are Medicare eligible.
Medicare is a program jointly sponosored by federal and state governments for the eligible for public assistance?
You're thinking of Medicaid. Medicare is a program for persons 65+ years old or disabled, funded by workers and their employers.
How much does it cost for medicaid if your not on medicaid?
There is no premium for Medicaid, altho you might have copays. (Persons under age 18 whose family income exceeds Medicaid standards may be eligible for the Children's Health Insurance Program and might have to pay a premium for that program.)If you're asking about Medicare, Part A is free for most persons. The current (2009) premium for Part B is $96.40.
