Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare

www.medicare.gov

Are you eligible?

None of the students will be, they are to young.

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for:

• People age 65 or older.
• People under age 65 with certain disabilities.
• People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant).

What is Medicare?

Medicare has Two Parts:

• Part A (Hospital Insurance)
  
  • Most people don't have to pay for Part A.
• Part B (Medical Insurance)
  
  • Most people pay monthly for Part B.

Who is eligible for Medicare?

Generally, you are eligible for Medicare if you or your spouse worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and you are 65 years or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Medicaid

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/

How do you apply?

• Please choose which Ohio Medicaid program you would like to apply for and complete the application.
• Read the application carefully. Attach copies of your income, resources* (if applicable), proof of citizenship or qualified-alien status, pregnancy (if applicable) and other insurance you may have. If you are applying because you are age 65 or older or disabled, you will need to provide proof of your age or disability as well.
• Sign and date the application and send the application and any additional materials to your local county department of job and family services. You may either mail, fax or drop off the application. You may also have an authorized representative apply on your behalf.
• Along with your application, you have an opportunity to register to vote or change your address. Please complete form JFS 07200-VR and submit it with your application for benefits. We will submit your form to the local board of elections. If you need assistance completing this form, please ask for help at your local county department of job and family services. Completing the voter registration form is optional and is not required to apply for any public assistance program.

What children (under the age of 19) qualify?

• Children (younger than age 19) in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
• Pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
• Families with income up to 90% of the federal poverty level. (Families must include a child younger than age 19).

By federal law, what services are provided under Medicaid?

• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Certified family nurse practitioner services
• Certified pediatric nurse practitioner services
• Family planning services & supplies
• Healthchek (EPSDT) program services (screening & treatment services to children 21 and younger)
• Home health services
• Inpatient hospital
• Lab & X-ray
• Medical & surgical dental services
• Medical & surgical vision services
• Medicare Premium Assistance
• Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) to Medicaid services
• Nursing facility care
• Outpatient services, including those provided by Rural Health Clinics & Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Physician services

What website can you use to find out more about Medicaid?

http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/index.stm