Medicaid
What is this program?Medicaid is a joint Federal and state program that helps pay medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Most of your health care costs are covered if you have Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid programs vary from state to state. People with Medicaid may get coverage for services that aren't fully covered by Medicare, such as nursing home and home health care.
Who qualifies for this program?
The income limits for Medicaid vary from state to state. Contact your State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office to see if you qualify.
How do I apply for this program?
Call your State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office for more information about Medicaid (see 1-800-MEDICARE Helpline ). Visit www.medicare.gov on the web or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get the telephone number for your State Medical Assistance office. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Some Medicare Special Needs Plan may provide special coverage for people with both Medicare and Medicaid (see Medicare Special Needs Plans).
(Primary Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Medicare and You Handbook. This content may have been enhanced by this site to include further examples, explanations, and links.)