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Medicare covers the elderly and people with certain disabilities and end-stage renal disease regardless of income level.
Medicaid eligibility is for the poor and is based on low income, family size and a few other requirements.
Actually, they can. You only have to be poor and disabled, unable to work..that equals poor. You qualify for both. I know a few people who have both.
It is pretty common for people to have Medicaid and Medicare. This is called dual eligible. The above answer is correct in that a person must be elderly or disabled to qualify, and because a disabled person is not eligible to work they more usually qualify for Medicaid. Of course this depends on other income (ie. spousal income), and any assets. Medicare is federal program so the eligibility is the same in every state, Medicaid however is a state program so eligibility will depend on the state your daughter resides in. I used to sell Medicare Advantage plans.
My mother has been on both for over 50 years! She became disabled at age 25, and is now going on 76 years old. She has both and also had SSI to boot, but recently became ineligible because she is now in a boarding home.
What else can I help you with?
Was medicaid a great society program that helped the elderly?
Medicaid is a great society program that provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals of all ages, not just the elderly. It was established along with Medicare to address the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations in the United States.
Being on disability at age 57 how can you get health insurance or medicare since you cannot work?
Double check with your local Social Security office to find out about your eligibilty for Medicare. Generally, after you are on Social Security Disability for two years, you are eligible for Medicare regardless of your age. I found this, thought it may help: Medicare Eligibility Toolhttp://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English
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.
Can a person receiving ss retirement also receive medicaid if they are disabled?
Yes, a person receiving Social Security retirement benefits can still apply for Medicaid if they meet the eligibility requirements based on disability. Medicaid eligibility is not solely determined by the type of Social Security benefit a person receives, but rather factors such as income, resources, and disability status.
Where do you get financial assistance for elderly care?
Medicare and Medicaid are probably the biggest sources of funding for elderly care, but coverage varies from state to state. For other resources on how to find financial assistance, please read the article in the related links.
Are Medicare and Medicaid private insurance groups?
Both Medicare and Medicaid are government insurance programs.
What does dual eligibility mean in regards to medicare and medicaid?
"Dual eligibility" means exactly that - eligibility for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Do you have to keep your healthplan if you are on Medicare and Medicaid?
Unless one anticipates becoming ineligible for Medicaid, there is no good reason for a person who has both Medicare A & B and Medicaid to keep a private insurance plan. However, if you choose to do so, please do the taxpayers a favor and let your medical providers and your Medicaid caseworker know about the private plan, so that Medicaid will be billed only after the bill is "adjudicated" by Medicare and/or the private plan.
Do you need to keep your Medicare health plan if you have medcaid and Medicare AND B?
Unless one anticipates becoming ineligible for Medicaid, there is no good reason for a person who has both Medicare A & B and Medicaid to keep a private insurance plan. However, if you choose to do so, please do the taxpayers a favor and let your medical providers and your Medicaid caseworker know about the private plan, so that Medicaid will be billed only after the bill is "adjudicated" by Medicare and/or the private plan.
What is the cost of AARP UnitedHealth Sierra Senior Dimension Rx plan to an elderly person in a nursing home covered by both medicare and medicaid?
I do not know what the cost is, but there is no point to such a person paying for additional insurance. Medicaid will cover whatever expenses are left over after Medicare, including the cost of the nursing home itself.
Is medicare and medicate part of department of health and human services?
Medicare and Medicaid are the responsibility of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, which is part of DHHS. However, Medicaid is administered by the States.
How do you bill secondary Medicaid when Medicare is with an HMO?
You submit an EOB from the Medicare HMO with your Medicaid claim.
If you are on medicare disability can you also receive medicaid?
You may receive Medicaid and Medicare disability at the same time if you meet eligibility factors, principally citizenship and limited income/assets.
If you are over 65 and have Medicare and medicaid is Medicare always primary?
Yes, Medicare is primary. Medicaid is always the payor of last resort.
Can a disabled person on Medicaid and Medicare get housing and where?
Depends on the state you live in but check with your local medicare office to see what resources they have available.
How does the company deal with patients who also have medicaid and medicare?
Medicaid is the payor of last resort. Therefore, bill Medicare first. Bill Medicaid for any expenses Medicare didn't cover.
How does managed care organizations deal with patients who have both medicaid and medicare?
This would be a very rare situation, I think. In such a case, the managed care organization would be the primary insurer and Medicare secondary. Medicaid is always the payor of last resort. However, there shouldn't be any expenses for Medicare or Medicaid to pay.
