### Human:\ndisabled with only medicare. unable to qualify for state assistance. i am on medicare am 46 years old and permanently disabled. the state where i live states: i do not qualify for medicaid or other assistance. so what can i expect come 2014? i have a complex medical history with extensive needs. will i receive needed services? have to pay when i can not afford to? . as it is they are taking away housing and food assistance to the disabled and elderly.\n\n### Assistant: under the affordable care act states have the option to expand their medicaid program to include people with incomes up to about $15 800 annually. it's possible that if your state is expanding it's program you will gain access to medicaid coverage. check here to learn what's happening in your state.