### Human:\nmy son is age 26 and no longer on my health insurance plan. . he doesn't have insurance through an employer but does work as an actor/musician and lives on his own making just about enough to support himself without paying for insurance. he was told by a professional before the affordable care act went into effect that he is eligible for medicaid. should he be shopping on the exchange or simply applying for medicaid?\n\n### Assistant: he should shop through the exchange. if he's eligible for medicaid he'll learn that through the shopping process and be directed to the right place to sign up.