Is medicare still free for unemployed people in the U.S.?

is medicare still free for unemployed people in the U.S.?

Medicare is for people over the age of 65 or that have a permanent disability or end stage renal disease. It is a federal program.

Medicaid is offered by the state you live in and varies accordingly. Eligibility is determined by the state, but once again is usually for low income and disabled people.

Medicare is for the elderly. Medicaid is for kids and pregnant women. There is nothing for those over 18 who are not pregnant.

it depends. you have to apply to see if you qualify. some states even allow you to apply online.
medicare or medicaid? medicare is for seniors, medicaid is for the financially needy. different states offer different benefits...even adult medicaid programs.

regardless either application is handled at the county level. check the phone book in your county government's listings.
call and ask if an online application is available or what you would need to do to apply. and then APPLY>the person answering the phone cannot tell you if you qualify or not...you must apply.

since you mentioned "unemployed"...with medicaid:
with the 'welfare to work' program, sometimes states require you register at the dept of labor and look for jobs before being approved. if you don't qualify for benefits, the welfare office can refer you to medical care services that can be sliding scale or based on your income.

also, try calling United Way in your area. their number is listed in the front of the phone book. in our area (GA) we dial 211. United Way is a clearinghouse of community resources and they can give free and confidential referral listings of low cost or income-based care.

here's to your health!

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