Does My Care Recipient Qualify for Medicaid?
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If you’re caring for a loved one who’s over 65, there’s a good chance they have Medicare, a federal health insurance program. To get Medicare, a person needs to be 65 or older or have certain diseases or disabilities.
Medicaid is a state health program that gives health insurance to people of all ages who are living with very low income. States set their own rules about who qualifies for Medicaid and which services are available.
It is possible for someone to have both Medicare and Medicaid. If you are caring for someone who qualifies for Medicaid in their state and is over 65, they can be “dual eligible,” which means they can have both Medicare and Medicaid. You can read more about the differences between Medicare and Medicaid at this link.
If you’re not sure which health insurance your loved one uses, ask to look at their insurance cards.
Medicaid programs can be hard to figure out. Use this simple tool on healthcare.gov to see if you or your loved one might qualify for Medicaid in your state.
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