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Page 1: What is Considered Under Medicare and Medicaid

What is Considered Under Medicare and Medicaid

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What does Medicaid do?

• Helps with medical costs for people with• Limited income

• Limited resources

• Handles benefits not usually covered by Medicare• Nursing home care

• Personal care

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What is Medicare?

• Medicare is a federal healthinsurance program for:• Over the age of 65

• Certain younger people with disabilities

• People with other major condition

• Quick tip: It is important to start the paperwork at least 9 months prior to turning 65 to help have an easy transition.

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How does Medicare work?

• Medicare helps throughout the entire process of which a person may experience with medical attention.• First the Medicare coverage helps pay for the hospitalization cost.

• Medicare then pays for any additional costs such as medical equipment, physician services, lab and radiology work, and administrative fees.

• Lastly, Medicare uses their advantage plan to help pay outstanding fees and assist with the cost of prescription drugs.

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Key Facts to Remember about Medicaid

• Medicaid does not require you to be 65 years or older!

• 3 million people in the state of Texas qualify for Medicaid

• Some qualifications for Medicaid• Low income

• Disabled

• Pregnant women

• Children under the age of 18

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How Do I find Doctors or Information?

• All Medicaid and Medicare doctors are found on the respected insurance website.

• The website easy to use and looks at the different criteria’s needed as well so everyone can be given the best treatment needed.

• https://www.medicaid.gov/

• https://www.medicare.gov/

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Questions?

• If you have any questions feel free to reach out to someone at Gonzaba Medical Group in San Antonio, Texas

• http://www.gonzaba.com/