Who is eligible for Medicare and Medicaid?
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Most US citizens get Medicare Part A for free when they turn 65 (or if disabled).  You then get the option to pay $88 a month for Part B (which you do).  This will cover 80% of most medical procedures, hospital stays, and doctor visits.  The other 20% gets paid by you, unless you get a supplemental insurance policy which I would highly recommend.  If you have private insurance or an HMO through your retirement (check to see if they will drop you when you turn 65) Medicare becomes the primary and they become the secondary.  If you don't have to pay for that coverage, keep it.  If you do, or they will drop you at 65, or your insurance doesn't come with retirement, look into a supplemental policy about 6 months before you turn 65.\n\nMedicaid is Welfare health care for the severely impoverished.  You must have very limited assets to qualify.  They will pay for your doctor bills, prescriptions, and long term care facility, but they want you to be completely broke, and if you own a house they will put a lein on it.  Stay away from Medicaid if you can afford to.\n\nHope that helps.  Contact an insurance company in your area that offer supplements about 6 months from your 65th b-day and get quotes.  Go with one that the agent provides and processes your claims.  Much easier for you in the later years when you may not be able to deal with the paperwork.  State Farm, Bankers Life & Casualty, Mutual of Omaha those are some of the big ones.
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Young adults in Vermont can get help through PATH/ESD.  Also, handicapped adults can receive medicaid if enrolled with Social Security.
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Probably not.\n\nMost hospitals treat patients regardless of their ability to pay.  Most hospitals will enroll very poor people in Medicare and/or Medicaid.
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When you become eligible for Medicare, the two plans will coordinate benefits.  This means that one plan will pay first (primary) and the other will pay secondary.\n\nIf you are retired from the State, Medicare will be the primary payer.  You will need to tell your insurance company that you are picking up Medicare so they know to wait for Medicare to pay first.\n\nNote that having two insurance companies does not guarantee that you will never have to pay a portion of your care.  Watch your insurance company statements (EOBs) closely to determine if you have any liability.
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You can apply for extra help with prescription drug plan costs by going to www.ssa.gov and applying for low income subsidy.\n\nYou can enroll in a prescription drug plan by visiting the www.Medicare.gov website,  or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.\n\nYou must have Medicare Part A and/or Part B to enroll in a Medicare drug plan.
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i am a SC resident and i have insurance through SC medicaid  i fall into a low income bracket and cannot afford private medical insurance(PMI)  if you cannot afford PMI you can apply for state or federal medicaid and medicare programs at your local department of health and human services, department of health and environmental control, or department of social services for your county.   if you are unable to contact them in person many have websites or will even arrange transportaion for those without a ride.   they often have handicap accessible transportion as well.   feel free to put me on your watch list if you need help with a south carolina facility
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It all depends on where you live.\nYou should have added which state you live in?\nIf your in Indiana. You might try getting on Indiana Medicaid.
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You may be covered by Medicaid if you have high medical bills, you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements. \n\nThe page linked below shows one state's qualifications. Your state may differ.
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Medicare Part B is medical coverage.  Are you saying the doctors in your county don't accept Medicare?  I think you're talking about part D.  That's prescription drug coverage.  Since you obviously have internet access, go to http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Questions/MPDPFIntro.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&ViewType=Public&PDPYear=2006&MAPDYear=2006&MPDPF%5FMPPF%5FIntegrate=N and you can enter your information, including the drugs you take, to find out what plans are available in your area.  You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE and they will help you find a plan.  You will have 3 months past your birthday to find a plan if you're eligible for Medicare in July.
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Medicare does not pay dental. Medicaid does if you do not have the kind that supplements medicare. You have to have low income medicaid.
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Most people get Medicare part A automatically when they turn 65 and they or a spouse have 40 work credits.  Part B, if the beneficiary chooses to accept it, costs 88.50 per month in 2006 and is deducted from the beneficiary's Social Security check.  Part B covers doctors office visits, labs, and tests perfomed in an outpatient setting.
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Part A & B. Part A is provided by the government. Part B you buy seperate & pay for. It picks up most of what medicare doesn't.
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A person is eligible for Medicare in the 25th month after they have been on disability for 24 months.  About 3 months prior to your eligibility date, you should receive an initial enrollment packet from Medicare and your Medicare card. You can also call SSA and they will let you know when you will be eligible for Medicare or to verify Medicare status.
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Eligibility for what?  More information is needed in order to answer this.
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No.  Medicare does not cover dental work.  If someone is 18 and over Medicaid only covers exams, xrays and extractions.  Check with the nearest dental school.... the students always need patients to work on and the fees are low.  Also, check with your local health department.  Many cities now have dental clinics in their health departments.
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You automatically qualify for food stamps & medicaid for your children.The state goes after the father of your child or children for child support. You should also qualify for CCMS.They pay for your child care so you can get a job.You can choose a day care or a trusting relative to care for them. Be Blessed!
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I am currently assisting someone who is on Medicare in OHIO and his Medicare is covering his formula... however... not in all cases is this so... depending on the disability and the coverage they have are they eligible...  go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn/  for help.  Your doctor must also write a script for it to be eligible... and may not be Ensure.. there are other generics out there they may substitute for.  Any questions may also be directed to your doctor if they try to deny or your not sure how to get help.