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It must go state by state.....in Michigan it is taxable income only.
Medicaid always had a flat federa minimum standard for coverage; kids below a certain income and parents of eligible dependent kids (including fetuses not normally considered kids by liberals) were always covered everywhere plus low-income disabled were considered categorically eligible. States also could choose to cover other categories of people using their own dollars; a few decided to cover childless adults at very low incomes, but most did not. Obamacare added childless adults below 133% of poverty level to Medicaid but the Supreme Court ruled that states could opt out of expansion because they have to cover part of the cost.
It must go state by state.....in Michigan it is taxable income only.
A lot of states have adapted their own tweaks on Medicaid using 'waivers' from the one-size-fits-all federal rules. Kinda like how lot of unions and employers got waivers from Obamacare.
A lot of states have adapted their own tweaks on Medicaid using 'waivers' from the one-size-fits-all federal rules. Kinda like how lot of unions and employers got waivers from Obamacare.
Yes, states can tweak their federally-funded Medicaid programs. They can also augment Medicaid with state monies, AFAIK, the augmented programs are still called Medicaid.
"The poor get HC through medicaid. Stop the hysterics."
??? Before Obamacare, most poor adults did not get HC through Medicaid because they were not eligible. Under Obamacare, in most states these same uninsured adults STILL do not get HC through Medicaid. Where do people get the idea that they do?
the state of arizona has had its ahcccs system up and running for more than 25 years, iirc, and it has several programs that one can try to qualify for, from programs where they get free health care, to programs where they pay a small monthly premium.
Not true in Michigan.....as soon as "0" income was in the system.....it sent you to Medicaid.
Once again, nothing requires you to take Medicaid or a subsidy. A private insurance company will not turn you away because of income. If you are trying to get a subsidy then your income will determine your eligibility and if your income is too low you will qualify for Medicaid, but nothing requires you to take Medicaid or any other subsidy.
Show me a single law that forbids a person from buying private insurance and forces said person to take Medicaid.
Neat. I'm still covered by the VA. Why aren't you?
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UMMMMMM, no!
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Many Veterans qualify for cost-free health care services based on a compensable service-connected condition or other qualifying factors.
Some Veterans may be required to pay a copay for treatment of their nonservice-connection conditions. While some Veterans qualify for free health care based on certain eligibilities, most Veterans will be required to complete a financial assessment at the time of enrollment to determine whether they are eligible for enrollment and for free health care services. If the Veteran's gross household (including spouse and dependents, if applicable) income and net worth exceeds the VA income limits, the Veteran may be required to pay a copay for health care services.
Providing your health insurance information may reduce or eliminate your copay. Veterans with health insurance may choose to use those sources of coverage as a supplement to their VA benefits. Payments usually cover Veterans' copay expenses for VA health care. Having other health insurance does not affect your eligibility for VA health care.
VA is required to bill private health insurance providers for medical care, supplies and prescriptions provided for treatment of Veterans’ nonservice-connected conditions. Generally, VA cannot bill Medicare, but can bill Medicare supplemental health insurance for covered services.
All Veterans applying for VA medical care are required to provide information on their health insurance coverage, including coverage provided under policies of their spouses.
Most Veterans who do not receive a VA service-connected disability or pension payment or have a special eligibility such as a Purple Heart, must complete a financial assessment at the time of enrollment. When applying for enrollment, these Veterans must provide their total gross household income (includes spouse and dependents, if any) and net worth information for the previous calendar year. This income information will be used to determine the Veteran’s enrollment status and copay responsibility for VA health care and/or prescription medication.
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