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What can you do if an out of state hospital doesn't accept your state Medicaid?
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∙ 13y ago
If an out of state hospital doesn't accept you state Medicaid there is really nothing you can do, unfortunately. However, if you are in the emergency room then they must attend to you. Be aware that although by law hospitals are not allowed to turn away anyone without insurance for emergency help, there is no time obligation for how soon they must attend to you. It is very much a possibility that you'd be waiting for hours on end.
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If a doctor declares there is nothing more that hospital can do and refers you to an out of state hospital does the hospital have to accept out of state Medicaid that they wouldn't normally accept?
No. Medical providers are not required to accept Medicaid or Medicare patients.
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my mother has part B medicare, and she is hospitalised in another state and she does not have part A but she also have medicaid,but they say she dont have that state medicaid, advise,me When visiting out of state & one gets sick the hospital will get paid by the other state. I have both & visit by daughter in Mo. & also have 3 smaller children. the law says that the state must pay & that the other state must accept.
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Do Private Practice refuse to accept Medicaid?
It all depends on the practice and how they handle their billing. I do not know of any state mandate forcing providers to accept medicaid at this date but some states may have them. You can always call around and check out the Medicaid website for referrals. I hope this helps:) Evan
Difference between Charity care and medicaid?
Charity care is granted by hospitals (i.e., the hospital "writes off" the bill). In Medicaid, the state pays the hospital or other medical provider for care of eligible persons, using public funds.
If you were ever a Medicaid patient and lost it does the doctor have to honor the Medicaid allowed amounts?
A doctor or other provider who accepts you as a Medicaid patient (i.e., agreed to bill Medicaid for your care) is required to accept Medicaid's amount as payment in full. (However, you might have a co-pay.) In Illinois, a provider who accepts you as a Medicaid patient cannot demand payment from you if Medicaid does not pay due to the doctor's failure to bill Medicaid timely and properly. Your State might have a similar rule.
Who is in charge of Medicaid?
Medicaid is administered jointly by federal and state governments. State participation in Medicaid is voluntary, and all states have chosen to offer Medicaid coverage to their residents
Who does Medicaid cover?
Varies by state; check with your state's medicaid or social services division.
How do you get a Medicaid provider number?
Contact the provider services section of your State's Medicaid agency.
What Medicaid does not cover?
Medicaid varies by state. You may contact your state Medicaid office concerning coverage for specific procedures.
Can Medicaid move from one state to another?
The patient must cancel Medicaid in the "old" State and apply in the "new" State.
What is a partial listing of the services a state must provide through Medicaid?
hospital care, both inpatient and outpatient nursing home care physician services
