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MEDICAID AND MEDICARE
Do You Know the Difference?
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MEDICAID AND MEDICARE
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Medicaid and Medicare are two government healthcare assistance programs that are commonly confused with one another.
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Medicaid and Medicare are two government healthcare assistance
programs that are commonly confused with one another. Both were created as part of the Social
Security Act.
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They are alike in many ways, but the benefits they offer and the
eligibility requirements for each are different. Here's what you need to know about these two beneficial
programs and their requirements.
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WHAT IS MEDICAID?
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Medicaid is a government healthcare assistance program that is made available to low income
individuals, regardless of age or disability.
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Patients with Medicaid normally pay a small co-pay, if anything at all. Through this program, health
care expenses are paid with federal, state and local tax funds.
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Since Medicaid is administered by each state, the eligibility
requirements and available benefits may be different from one state to
the next.
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GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAID
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The Affordable Care Act of 2010 established a national Medicaid minimum eligibility level of
133% of the federal poverty level.
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In 2016, that would be $ 15,654 for an individual or $32,252 for a
family of four.
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In addition to the financial criteria, eligible individuals need to satisfy
federal and state requirements regarding residency, immigration
status, or U.S. citizenship.
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MINIMUM BENEFITS PROVIDED BY MEDICAID
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Although Medicaid is state-run, there are basic benefits that the federal government
requires each state to provide.
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Here are some examples of required benefits:
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Here are some examples of required benefits:
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Here are some examples of required benefits:
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7616 LBJ Freeway #120, Dallas, TX 75251Phone: (972) 386-4560
MINIMUM BENEFITS PROVIDED BY MEDICAID
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HOW IS MEDICAID DIFFERENT FROM MEDICARE?
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Medicare is more of a health insurance program.
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Here are some examples of required benefits:
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Patients who receive Medicare pay only portion of their medical care
costs through deductibles and monthly premiums.
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Medicare benefits are generally provided by private companies who have contracts with the government
to provide care. Since Medicare is federally-run, the requirements for
coverage are more uniform.
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WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE
COVERAGE?
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In order to receive Medicare coverage, either you or your spouse must have worked
at a Medicare-covered job for at least 10 years.
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You can qualify for Medicare based on your spouse's work record if he or she is at least age 62 and you are
at least age 65.
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That includes a divorced or deceased spouse. Medicare coverage
also requires United States citizenship or permanent residency.
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FOUR AVAILABLE MEDICARE PLANS
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Medicare benefits plans are divided into four “Parts,” each designed to provide a
different type of service.
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Medicare Part A provides hospital coverage.
Medicare Part B provides other
medical coverage.
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Medicare Part C includes “Medicare Advantage Plans” and
Medicare Part D is prescription
drug coverage.
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Consult with an attorney to determine which program(s) to
enroll in depending on your needs.
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Even with Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, you may still have gaps in your overall healthcare coverage.
If so, you can enroll in the Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, known
as a “Medigap” policy.
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MEDICARE PART A AND PART B
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CONTACT US!
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If you have questions regarding Medicaid, or any other elder law
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LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICAID AND MEDICARE IN TEXAS
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