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Do you need medicare supplemental insurance if you are on medicaid?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, if you are working and can't live without your paycheck. Be careful that you buy too much of it as medicaid can request funds/benefits be paid to them. I've never seen it interfere with the continuing qualification of medicaid as well but again you don't want to buy a bunch of it. If you are medicaid, you probably won't be able to afford enough medicaid to make a difference. And don't forget to cover spouse and/or child if you have them...if they go into the hospital or ICU then you will most likely not be able to go to work and could potential interrupt your income indirectly.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. Medicaid should pick up any expenses that are not paid by Medicare.
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With Medicare A and B and Medicaid GO do you need additional health insurance?
Medicaid should pick up anything that Medicare doesn't pay for.
How do I get health insurance?
In order to get government health insurance for adults in the United States you need to qualify for either medicare or medicaid. Medicare has income limites and medicaid has age requirements.
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How do I get government health insurance?
In order to get government health insurance for adults in the United States you need to qualify for either medicare or medicaid. Medicare has income limites and medicaid has age requirements.
Can you apply with any insurance agent for medicare supplemental insurance?
Yes. Insurance agents that sell Health/Medical insurance can help you apply for Medicare supplemental insurance. Not all insurance agents cell all types of insurance. You will need to check with your agent to see if they sell health/medical insurance
how do I notify medicare of retirement and no longer have private insurance?
You will automatically be enrolled in Medicare when you reach the age of 65, so you do not need to do anything. If you keep your private insurance, it will become supplemental and cover what Medicare does not.
What is medicaid gap insurance?
Medigap: Medigap (also known as medical supplemental insurance) refers an individual insurance policy which can be purchased to cover certain health care services and costs which are not provided by Medicare. Medigap insurance is becoming very important to people covered under the Medicare program since reduction in levels of benefits and curtailment in availability of services have become reality as a result of the need to control the costs of this program. Medicaid: Medicaid is the federal program which provides for the health care needs of certain low-income people. Medicare: Medicare is the federal program which provides for the health care needs of the elderly, the blind and the disabled.
What does supplemental health insurance usually cover?
Supplemental health insurance is helpful in covering drug costs, doctor visits, and medication. It is helpful for people who need extra coverage in addition to their medicare or medicade, for instance.
Why is it important for an individual to know about medicaid and medicare?
Because if you don't you might get stuck in a situation where you you need to know medicaid/medicare
Does medicaid require another insurance?
No, Medicaid does not require another insurance. Medicaid is a government-funded program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families who meet certain eligibility criteria. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you do not need to have any other insurance coverage.
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.
Age 30 age female on medicare due to disability. I am now pregnant. I need to find Texas health insurance for the to be born child. My Medicare covers maternity but not the newborn.?
It will as soon as the child is born and you get them assigned a SS#. You may also be eligible for supplemental SSI if there is no one paying child support. Medicare will not insure the newborn. I suggest that you apply for Medicaid for the child - now - through the State of Texas.
