Dual Eligibility refers to a person being eligible in some way for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is a federal program while Medicaid is a state program that is available to those with low income and/or resources. Medicare and Medicaid Medicare covers acute care services and Medicaid covers Medicare premiums and cost sharing expenses. Medicaid may also cover expenses for long term care. There are different types of eligibility and this link goes to a report with a table that outlines the differences http://www.medpac.gov/publications%5Ccongressional_reports%5CJune04_ch3.pdf Medicare is considered the primary insurer and covers medically necessary acute care services, including physician, hospital, [...]

Medicare helps to pay for kidney dialysis as well as kidney transplants. Eligibility A person whose kidneys no longer work can get Medicare no matter what their age as long as they meet other criteria. You have worked long enough to qualify for retirement benefits from Social Security, the Railroad Retirement Board, or as a government employee You are already receiving retirement benefits You are the spouse or child or a person who meets either of the above criteria In order to receive full benefits you must apply for both Medicare Part A and B and wait the required amount [...]

Medicare Overview Most Americans have heard of Medicare, approximately 45 million people were receiving Medicare benefits in 2008. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has predicted that there will be 78 million people eligible for the program by the year 2030. It might be expected that Medicare is very well understood, but the reality is that there are many pieces and parts that can be very confusing to the average person. A recent search on the internet for the term “Medicare” returned more than 16 million results in less than 1/10th of a second. It would take a person [...]