Can you explain medicaid for people who do not know the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?
MEDICAID is the name of the health care program for certain low-income people who do not have enough money to pay for health care services. It is administered by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS). There are limits on the amount of assets (resources) and income which an individual can have in order to be eligible for Medicaid. 2. Is it fair to say that medicaid covers three major programs for seniors in Kansas: 1. health care in a nursing facility 2. health care services at a hospital or medical clinic AND 3. health care at home or in certain assisted living facilities? Yes, SRS refers to these as 1. Nursing home assistance, 2. Medically needy program, and 3. HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) (In addition to these programs, a person may apply for Food Stamps and a Medicare Savings Program to help cover certain Medicare costs. Please see other Medicaid articles.) 3. What are the most common mistakes people make in applying for medicaid or filling ou
