understanding medicaid

A young woman looks curiously at her laptop screen.
With a plethora of public and private coverage options, constant federal reform underway, and a large number of confusing concepts to parse through, insurance is a tricky topic no matter which way you slice it. Health insurance premiums are one of the things most Americans are consistently curious about. In […]

7 Frequently Asked Questions About Health Insurance Premiums

 in Health  tagged health insurance basics / insurance and finances / understanding aca/obamacare / understanding medicaid by
A mom holds her daughter as they enjoy the sunset in a field of tall greenery.
Various health insurance options exist on the market, but what if you can not afford to pay monthly premiums? People making a significantly low income might be eligible for government help with Medicaid or Children’s Medicaid, also known as the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The federal government works with […]

What is Medicaid Insurance?

 in Health  tagged Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services / children's health / CHIP / prenatal health / understanding medicaid by
Cars drive through a busy intersection in downtown Los Angeles.
Of all 332 million people living in the United States, 39 million live in California. So, about 12% of all Americans are also Californians, making the Golden State the most populous state in the country. This point has two punchlines: 1) if you’re one of the many residents of California— firstly, hi […]

Breaking Down Health Coverage in California

 in Health  tagged health insurance basics / insurance and government / understanding aca/obamacare / understanding medicaid / understanding medicare by
work requirements
Work Requirements and How They Can Impact Medicaid Beneficiaries With new Medicaid work requirements, it seems millions of beneficiaries can be affected. Ten states are looking to rewrite the eligibility standards for Medicaid. The signing of the executive order calls for work requirements for those receiving Medicaid; states, such as Kentucky […]

Work Requirements and How They Can Impact Medicaid Beneficiaries 

 in Health  tagged insurance and government / insurance industry changes / understanding medicaid by
1
Penalty Exemption #1: Qualified Health Plans According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), anybody who has a qualified health plan is exempt from paying the penalty. A qualified health plan can be one of the following: ACA (on/off-marketplace) Plan Group Health Plan Medicare Medicaid CHIPs V.A. Medi-Share Plans for Alaskan natives and […]

3 Ways to Avoid Paying the Penalty

 in Health  tagged CHIP / health insurance basics / understanding aca/obamacare / understanding medicaid / understanding medicare by