What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a joint federal–state program that helps many people with limited income and resources get health coverage. Rules and benefits vary by state.
Medicaid application guide
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Understand Medicaid Eligibility and Explore Your Medicare + Medicaid Options
Medicare is health coverage for people 65 and older and certain people with disabilities. Medicaid provides assistance based on financial and other rules set by your state. Some people qualify for both—this is often called dual eligibility.
Understanding Medicaid matters because Medicaid status can affect whether a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) may be available to you. This guide helps you prepare—not apply on your behalf.
What is dual eligibility?
Dual eligibility means you may qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. Your Medicaid level can be full-benefit or partial (often through Medicare Savings Programs).
What is a D-SNP?
A Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan is a Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have Medicare and Medicaid. It aims to coordinate care and benefits.
How Medicaid may help with Medicare costs
Depending on your eligibility, Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program may help with Medicare premiums and, in some cases, deductibles and coinsurance.