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Disability-Based Medicaid

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    Disability-Based Medicaid

    What You Pay

    People who get disability-based Medicaid usually don’t have to pay a monthly premium, except for some people who have Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities (MEPD).

    And if you have disability-based Medicaid, you usually do not need to pay anything for medical services: there are almost no copayments and no deductible.

    Example

    Dahlia has disability-based Medicaid and never has to pay a monthly premium. One hot day in early July, she feels sick and goes to the doctor. When she gets there, the doctor tells Dahlia that she has allergies and prescribes her a medication that will help her feel better.

    With disability-based Medicaid, there are no copayments for doctor visits or prescription drugs, so Dahlia doesn't have to pay anything.

    Note: Medicaid is much less expensive than other types of health insurance. Private insurance plans often have large copayments and annual deductibles, which means you have to pay thousands of dollars yourself before your insurance starts to cover services. If you qualify for Medicaid, you should sign up!

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    Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    SSI helps people with disabilities and seniors who have low income and resources.

    Medicare

    Medicare is public health coverage for people with disabilities and seniors.

    Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities (MEPD)

    MEPD is Medicaid for people with disabilities who work.