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.
There are about 55 million people on Medicare, including 9 million disabled people under age 65. About 10 million of the 70 million people on Medicaid are lower-income, âdual eligibleâ Medicare enrollees. Social Securityâs version of retirement age, known as the full retirement age, is currently 66. Many people retire earlier: Normal retirement and spousal benefits begin as early as age 62, and survivor benefits begin at age 60.