an organization that combines the functions of health insurance, delivery of care, and administration. Examples include the independent practice association, third-party administrator, management service organization, and physician-hospital organization.
Age. There are no age requirements on Medicaid. To qualify for Medicaid the person must have high medical bills, be disabled, require Medicaid to work, be receiving Social Security Income or meet specific financial requirements.
Most children under age 19 become continuously eligible for Medicaid. That is, once they are determined eligible, they stay eligible for up to 12 months without regard to changes in circumstances. Similarly, most pregnant women who become eligible remain eligible through their pregnancy and for at least 60 days after the pregnancy ends.