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What does Medicare pay that Medicaid does not pay?
Medicare and Medicaid coverage is virtually identical. The two principal things to remember are: Medicaid is always the payor of last resort (i.e., bill Medicare and/or private insurance first); and, Medicare does not pay for long term custodial care, such as a nursing home (Medicaid does).
What is ad-care Medicaid?
Does Medicaid pay for dentures
What Medicaid pay for eye care?
medicare does not cover vision care, i assume medicaid does not either
Does Medicaid pay for housing?
No; however, Medicaid pays for long term care. ANSWER: With reference to the seniors and elderly, medicaid does not pay for housing, but they do pay for long term care services if you are qualified. Normally, your income must be $2000 and below to be eligible for medicaid long term care benefits.
Can you drop medical coverage for your dependent children when they obtain state Medicaid coverage?
When a non custodial parent is ordered by the court to pay medical coverage, and the custodial parent applies for Medicaid that does not mean that the dependent child's medical coverage can be terminated by the non custodial parent. The ordered insurance becomes the primary insurance, and Medicaid becomes the secondary.
Medicaid?
A joint federal and state program that helps low-income individuals or families pay for the costs associated with long-term medical and custodial care, provided they qualify. Although largely funded by the federal government, Medicaid is run by the state where coverage may vary.
When will Medicaid pay for care in nursing homes?
One does not need to be elderly in order to have Medicaid pay for your care in nursing homes. As long as one has been proved to be medically necessary, then one is qualified.
Will medicaid pay for transportation to dialysis if medicare wont?
Medicaid policy varies because it is administered by the States; however, in general, Medicaid will furnish transportation to/from a source of medical care.
Why do you have to pay a lien for a medicaid bill when people who don't own property don't have to pay back their medicaid they received?
Medicaid is a "means tested" program - i.e., it is intended to be used only when the patient has no other resources available for care.
Do you have to pay back medicaid if you received some inheritance?
Medicaid is insurance through the state. Medicaid is taken care of during the time of need and cut off when not in need. Medicaid does not receive a pay back if inheritance is received. Other assistance programs, however, may require some sort of pay back.
What social problem lead to Medicaid?
Medicaid started because of the large number of indigent persons who were unable to pay for necessary medical care.
Does medigap cover long term custodial care?
No, Medigap policies do not cover long-term custodial care, such as assistance with daily living activities like bathing or dressing. Medigap is designed to supplement Medicare by covering certain out-of-pocket costs like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. For long-term custodial care, individuals may need to explore other options, such as long-term care insurance or Medicaid.
