Medicaid/Medicare

What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?

Medicaid Fast Facts:

Medicaid is a federal-state program. This means each state runs the program under federal guidelines.

Medicaid serves low-income people of all ages.

A co-payment is sometimes required.

You can have both Medicaid AND private insurance.

Medicare Fast Facts:

Medicare is a federal program. This means it is the same in every state.

Medicare primarily serves people over age 65.

Medicare also serves younger people with disabilities and people on dialysis.

You can have both Medicare AND private insurance.

Some people qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. This is called Dual Eligibility.

Regardless of where you are in the Medicare process, you can click here to access next steps to securing Medicare insurance.

Appealing Medicaid Denial

Appealing Medicare Denial

If you need assistance with applying or are denied for Medicaid and/or Medicare, reach out to a Family Navigator.