It has since expanded to include disabled people under 65 and those with special circumstances.
The program is divided into four parts: A (Hospital), B (Professional), C (Medicare advantage HMO) and D (Prescription drug).
People qualify for Medicaid by meeting federal income standards.
The program is operated on a state-by-state basis. Various states opted failed to approved the extension of Medicaid benefits making it difficult for unemployed or underemployed individuals to obtain assistance.
Don’t understand or intimidated
by your medical bills?
HICAG partners is with you to speak on your behalf to resolve your questions.
Key Definitions To Know
HMO = Health Maintenance Organization
POS = Point Of Service
PPS = Preferred Provider Organization
EPO = Exclusive Provider Organization
HIPAA = Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
PCP = Primary Care Physician
PHI = Protected Health Information
Remember Your ABC's
A = Access (you have the right to care)
B = Billing (read and question your bills
C = Confidence (have the courage to ask
the what, when and why), be persistent