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Medicaid

What is the Medicare Savings Program?

For many people, the cost of Medicare can be overwhelming. Monthly premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses quickly make healthcare unaffordable...

Does Social Security Count as Income for Medicaid?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees and manages several federal programs that pay allotments to beneficiaries and qualifying dependents. Whether...

How Does Medicaid Spend Down Work?

Medicaid is a U.S. government program that offers health coverage to Americans who meet specific criteria. Eligible beneficiaries include low-income...

When Can I Enroll in a DSNP?

You may qualify for a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP) if you get healthcare benefits from both Medicare and Medicaid....

How Can Medicare and Medicaid Help Cover Long-Term Care?

Long-term care includes nonmedical personal care services and support provided over an extended period to people who cannot perform everyday...

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Medicare and Medicaid are both taxpayer funded social government programs established in 1965 that help people pay for healthcare. Despite...

Will I Be Eligible for Medicaid?

Medicaid is a federally regulated, state-run health care program in the United States that provides coverage to over 72 million...

Will I Qualify for Extra Help?

Americans of all ages spend over $1,200.00 on average for prescription drugs every year. But the elderly, and people with...