medicaid for dependent college student (Raleigh, Rex: low income, insurance, income)

[pgarcia13]

so my mom applied for medicaid for me and now that I am 18 I would like to apply on my own but I am still dependent of my parents. Can I do this or does my mom still have to apply for me?

[cyn7cyn]

Would you qualify for Medicaid? Unless you have a verified disability,pregnant or already have a child you probably wouldn't meet the criteria. Even then you can't earn over $400 a month.

[RedZin]

Why can't you get student insurance?

[goodbyesnow]

How can you get medicaid? My son has a lifelong disability, requires therapies/services/surgeries, etc. and doesnt qualify.

[rere900]

I work at the health department in Raleigh, where the majority of our patients have medicaid. I don't think you would qualify. It's for pregnant women, children, and refugees.

[Francois]

Originally Posted by pgarcia13

so my mom applied for medicaid for me and now that I am 18 I would like to apply on my own but I am still dependent of my parents. Can I do this or does my mom still have to apply for me?

Questions like this need to be asked straight to the source, not to a bunch of people on an Internet forum.

[saturnfan]

NC is not generous with Medicaid. There have been several federal inquiries into the delays and turndowns.

If you need charity help for medical issues, you are in the wrong state.

[Momof2KidsinNC]

Hello,

Since Medicaid is not an option, have you looked into this:

Program | Rex Hospital

Wish you the best.

[cyn7cyn]

Not trying to be a smarta$$ but doesn't Obama care have coverage for college students or subsidies for those with low income? I've had Medicaid so I'm pretty familiar with the qualifications.

[becca4279]

The direct answer is yes, you can apply on your own now. If you had it as a minor you will likely retain it. If you did not have it as a minor it's unlikely you will receive it now.