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Only a few states have active HIPP programs. Signed into law by President G.W.Bush in 1988 and enacted in 1990, it has not proven to save state Medicaid programs any money. The reason is simple, the patients that Medicaid serves (poor children, nursing home residents, very poor adults and disabled) were previously mostly uninsurable in the private insurance markets, and so the cost to Medicaid would be higher if it paid the private insurance premium, rather than just directly cover the cost of care under Medicaid. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, health insurance companies can no longer deny coverage, or drop those who become too expensive by virtue of a disabling illness, but the premiums are far more expensive than what Medicaid pays for the care of those patients. So they remain in Medicaid, the public insurance plan with the lowest administrative costs, and no profit margin!
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Does the Alaska HIPP program pay private health insurance for participants?
The Alaska HIPP program will reimburse people who have children or family members currently on medicaid if they are providing health insurance through a private insurance company or an employers plan. They must submit proof (pay stubs) of how much medical premiums they paid for on a monthly basis. After applying to the program the insurance will be evaluated by the program to deem if it is cost effective and only if it is cost effective will the program reimburse participants. Ultimately this program will reduce the cost of medicaid on the state/gov't.
If I have Medicare Part C, am I still eligible for the HIPP program?
The eligibility for the HIPP (Health Insurance Premium Payment) program varies by state. Some states may allow individuals with Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, to participate in the HIPP program, while others may not. It is best to contact your state's Medicaid office or HIPP program directly to determine your specific eligibility.
What is the Alaska HIPP program?
It stands for Health Insurance Premium Payment program. This program is available to families that currently have children or other family members on medicaid. If they have insurance available through their employer this program will reimburse them for their premiums on a monthly basis. With each case the insurance plan that is available is evaluated and if it is cost effective the family will be approved for premium payment assistance. Each month they have to submit their pay stubs showing the amounts they have paid for health insurance and they will receive a check for the amount paid. The state can afford to do this because if other insurance is available to medicaid recipients health providers must bill them first, so ultimately the program saves the state money.
Who is responsible for administering the medicaid program?
Medicaid is a state administered program
Is it possible to get your work health insurance premiums paid for by Alaska Medicaid?
Probably not, but the Childrens Health Insurance Program might be able to help you.
Why is Medicaid an example of an entitlement program?
medicaid is an example of an entitlement program because it helps low-income people.
What is the meaning of the HIPP acronym?
There are eight meanings for the acronym HIPP. These definitions include Help Increase the Peace Program, High Impact Polypropylene, Handbook of Institutional Pharmacy Print, and History and Public Policy.
I am 7 mnths pregnant and wanting to move can medicaid be transferred from state to state?
No, medicaid is not a federal program. It is a state program.
How do you spell Medicaid?
That is the correct spelling of the government health care program Medicaid.
What states do not have Medicaid?
All 50 States have Medicaid, although coverage varies.
Is medicaid a preschool education program for low-income families?
No, Head Start is a preschool education program for low income families. Medicaid is a program that assists with medical needs.
When did Matthias Hipp die?
Matthias Hipp died in 1893.
