As writes in the New York Times today, Peace of Mind Is First Benefit for Many Now Getting Medicaid. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/21/health/peace-of-mind-is-first-benefit-for-many-now-getting-medicaid.html?hp&_r=0
This excerpt from the article says enough: As health care coverage under the new law sputters to life, it is already having a profound effect on the lives of poor Americans. Enrollment in private insurance plans has been sluggish, but sign-ups for Medicaid, the federal insurance program for the poor, have surged in many states. Here in West Virginia, which has some of the shortest life spans and highest poverty rates in the country, the strength of the demand has surprised officials, with more than 75,000 people enrolling in Medicaid.
Seniors who have no hope of paying the costs of nursing home care rely on Medicaid or gifts from children who cannot afford to fund their parents' care along with their own planning for retirement.
Of course you have heard of the Medicaid Expansion as part of President Obama's Healthcare plan, the Affordable Care Act. You can see many of the arguments for an against it here: http://www.democratichub.com/medicaid.aspx?o=pv&gclid=CJqe4-fkjbwCFTNp7AodMlUAfQ
AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons has a great website that allows you to search for answers on all questions, not just Medicaid. Go to http://www.aarp.org/ for all your AARP answers.
Applying for Medicaid is different in each state; in Florida, go to the Agency for Healthcare Administration's website at http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/
or just go here: http://www.goalbuilder.com/search/medicaid.html
If you are like most, the various websites and confusing applications can cause all the stress that is supposed to be relieved as noted in the NYT article. http://www.nytimes.com/
Save your stress, when you have questions, call 407-645-3297 or visit our website at www.aubreylaw.com
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