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UnitedHealthcare Health & Home Connection Mga Madalas Itanong
Ano ang Medicaid?
Ang Medicaid ay isang programa para sa mga taong mayroong mababang kita na natutugunan ang ilang eligibility requirement at maaaring magkakaiba ang mga programa mula sa bawat estado.
Ano ang Medicare?
Ang Medicare ay isang federal na programa ng segurong pangkalusugan para sa mga taong mayroong edad na 65 o mas matanda, mga taong mayroong kapansanan, o iyong mga taong mayroong sakit sa bato sa panghuling antas. Ang pagiging karapat-dapat sa Medicare ay hindi batay sa kita, at ang pangunahing saklaw ay pareho sa bawat estado.
Who is eligible for Florida Medicaid?
The following people may qualify for Florida Medicaid if they meet certain financial requirements:
- Low-income families with children
- Mga buntis na babae
- Infants and children under the age of 21
- Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- People who are aged 65 or older
- People who are blind or expected to be disabled for at least a year
- People who need nursing home care or home and community-based care
- People who are on Medicare
- Aliens and refugees under a special assistance program (Emergency Medicaid)
- Individuals who are medically needy
- Call Choice Counseling at their toll-free helpline 1-877-711-3662 for more information.
Who are Medically Needy beneficiaries?
People who have large monthly medical bills may be able to get Medicaid assistance even if their income and resources exceed the requirements for Florida Medicaid eligibility. Their Medicaid eligibility is evaluated every month.
These Medicaid beneficiaries may have to pay a portion of their monthly medical costs before Florida Medicaid will cover the rest of their medical bills. This is called "share of cost." The amount of the share depends on the patient's monthly income and medical expenses.
Do I have to live in Florida a certain amount of time before I can apply?
It is not necessary to have lived in Florida for a certain length of time, but you need to be a resident of Florida. If you just moved to Florida and were covered by Medicaid in another state, you will still need to apply for Medicaid in Florida. However, if you are a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you can simply contact the Social Security Office to report your new address.
How do I apply for Medicaid?
Applications for Medicaid are made through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Applications are available on-line or by calling the DCF toll-free number 1-866-762-2237.
If you do not have a computer at home, check your local library, school, or community center for possible computer use and Internet access. Also, local service centers of the Department of Children and Families provide computers for filing an application.
Anong mga dokumento ang aking kakailanganin kapag mag-a-apply ako para sa Medicaid?
Kapag mag-a-apply kayo para sa Medicaid, dapat ninyong punan ang isang application form. Kinakailangan ring magkaroon kayo ng iba't ibang dokumento:
- Impormasyon tungkol sa mga miyembro ng sambahayan (pangalan, petsa ng kapanganakan at Social Security number)
- Impormasyon sa renta at sangla
- Mga Gastusin (mga utility, daycare, atbp.)
- Impormasyon ng sasakyan
- Mga statement ng bangko
- Kita (mga stub ng sahod)
- Katibayan ng kapansanan o mga medikal na rekord na nagpapakita ng tumatagal na medikal na kondisyon
- Mga kamakailang medikal na bill
- Katibayan ng pagkamamamayan
- Karagdagang impormasyon kung hinihiling
For more information on Florida Medicaid, download the Florida Medicaid Reference Guide