Medicaid Benefits

Medicaid Benefits

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Medicaid benefits are the only way to obtain long-term medical care in the United States. A lot of people are required to pay nursing home costs out of their own savings until they have reached the financial eligibility set by state Medicaid requirements. Many people confuse Medicare with Medicaid. Medicare is health insurance granted to those who receive Social Security. It is a privilege program that is similar to PPO’s and HMO’s like Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare. Medicaid is a form of welfare and is largely based on income. To be eligible for Medicaid benefits, one must not earn more than the specified amount in a one month period set by different states. In most states, the maximum income level is $2,300 per month.