Medicaid Myths

• Category: Federal - Medicaid and Medicare
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-00326
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is an informational handout that explains and debunks many of the myths associated with obtaining Medicaid benefits. Medicaid Myths are incorrect beliefs or assumptions about the Medicaid program. They can be divided into three categories: eligibility, coverage, and financial issues. Eligibility myths involve false beliefs about who is eligible for Medicaid and the requirements for enrollment. Common examples are that pregnant women, the disabled, and seniors are not eligible for Medicaid, or that you must have a certain amount of income to qualify. Coverage myths involve assumptions about the services that Medicaid covers. Examples include that Medicaid only covers basic medical care, or that it does not cover dental care. Financial myths involve incorrect beliefs about the cost of Medicaid. Examples include that Medicaid is free, or that it costs the same as private health insurance. It is important to be aware of Medicaid Myths in order to make sure that you have accurate information about the program and its eligibility requirements, coverage, and costs.

Medicaid Myths are incorrect beliefs or assumptions about the Medicaid program. They can be divided into three categories: eligibility, coverage, and financial issues. Eligibility myths involve false beliefs about who is eligible for Medicaid and the requirements for enrollment. Common examples are that pregnant women, the disabled, and seniors are not eligible for Medicaid, or that you must have a certain amount of income to qualify. Coverage myths involve assumptions about the services that Medicaid covers. Examples include that Medicaid only covers basic medical care, or that it does not cover dental care. Financial myths involve incorrect beliefs about the cost of Medicaid. Examples include that Medicaid is free, or that it costs the same as private health insurance. It is important to be aware of Medicaid Myths in order to make sure that you have accurate information about the program and its eligibility requirements, coverage, and costs.