How To Get Assistance With Applying For Medicaid

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Many seniors have limited income and need help with their medical expenses. Medicaid is a federal and state program that offers health coverage to anyone with very low income. This program provides health coverage to over 4.6 million low-income seniors. If you need help paying for assisted living or nursing home care, then Medicaid might can help you cover these expenses.

Where To Get Help

Some families are not familiar with the resources available to seniors and need assistance applying for Medicaid. There are a number of assistance programs available to meet the needs of seniors. Resources are offered through your state, federal government, Area Agency on Aging offices, social service organizations and non-profit organization.

The resources available depends on what is available based on your agency, county and state. Examples of programs available to seniors are Medicare, Medicaid, grants for medications and financial help. Other assistance comes from home care programs, senior centers, free meal sites and employment resources.

How To Apply For Medicaid

Medicaid is a state and joint federal program, but the state operates the program on a daily basis. The state takes applications and determines eligibility. You have to contact a local office in your state to apply for the program.

To apply, you have to fill out an application and provide documents to verify your income. You can apply for Medicaid coverage or you can designate another person. This person should be a family member, your lawyer or someone familiar with your situation.

Where To Apply For Medicaid

Every state has a local Medicaid office. You can also apply in other locations. Most states make applications available in your local community. A good place to check is the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The ADRC have case managers available that can help you with signing up for Medicaid.

Applying on the phone is another way to sign up for the program. You can call your local Medicaid office. The person on the phone will walk you through the process. Other ways to apply are online or you cam find a printable online application and mail it.

The population is continuing to age. This means more Americans are reaching senior status. This results in a demand for advice, assistance and information. If your family needs help covering expenses, then it helps to start looking for resources in your local community.  There are a lot of programs available to seniors. These programs usually assign you to a caseworker. Your caseworker can help you with applying for resources.

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