Tag: Medicaid

People who receive Medicare also qualify for free Medicaid. But, how do you use them together? IRS: What is the saver’s credit and who is eligible? How do I get Medicaid’s dual eligibility? Medicare is health insurance, typically for those over 65 ... MORE

The U.S. has remained in a public health emergency since COVID-19 started, giving extra food stamps and relaxing Medicaid benefits. The expiration date for this order, which went into effect in Jan. 2020, has been extended multiple times. The most recent expiration ... MORE

Medicaid is a government program to help with healthcare costs. But what are the eligibility requirements? SSI: SSI benefit checks worth up to $841 to be sent in 2 days Who qualifies? Medicaid provides coverage for over 72.5 million Americans. There are ... MORE

Two of the biggest healthcare programs in the U.S. are Medicare and Medicaid, which are both designed to help Americans without healthcare. The services include free or affordable healthcare to those who don’t have easy access to other options. Medicare and Medicaid ... MORE

The United States have been under a state of public health emergency since 2020, and in 3 weeks when it ends it will change food stamp and Medicaid benefits. Both services have provided Americans with extra money and services to offset the ... MORE

Medicaid is designed to help Americans considered low income afford healthcare. Requirements differ between states. The Affordable Care Act increased the income requirements in order to make Medicaid more available to Americans. While this was a good thing, over 28 million Americans ... MORE

Medicare and Medicaid are two public healthcare options that serve populations in the United States, but what are the differences? Both services help 135 million Americans. Medicare is funded by the government while Medicaid is funded through federal and state budgets on ... MORE

Medicaid is run by both the federal and state governments, but states are mainly in charge of handling Medicaid for their residents. This type of coverage gives medical and health coverage for low income adults, pregnant women, and children. During the pandemic, ... MORE

Medicaid covers some healthcare costs, but those in need of braces may be frustrated to find out orthodontia is not always covered under Medicaid. If someone pays out of pocket for braces, the cost could be thousands. There are some circumstances that ... MORE

Medicare is made up of four parts: Part A and B, which everyone with Medicare has, and Part C and D which can be purchased for additional coverage. All parts have a deductible as well as a premium. Additional coverage can provide ... MORE

Methadone and buprenorphine are both used to help those addicted to opioids combat addiction with medicine. Buprenorphine comes in different forms including a tablet or dissolvable film to give patients the appropriate amount needed. The doses are not one-size-fits-all and must be ... MORE

The time is here for Medicare recipients to make decisions on what they want their plans to be for 2022. Medicare open enrollment Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 every years. People may switch between an original Medicare ... MORE

Every year those enrolled in Medicare have the chance to review their plans to make any new changes they want the next year. This date is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. Beneficiaries should look at their Medicare Part D drug plans ... MORE

Policymakers are hoping to amend Medicare to include dental, hearing, and vision for their recipients that opt to avoid the care because of the expensive out-of-pocket costs. A survey was given to beneficiaries of Medicare and Medicare Advantage to learn about their ... MORE

Several essential federal safety net programs like food stamps and Medicaid will lose funding if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised. That was the warning message from the White House as debate continued about the future of a spending plan. President ... MORE