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.
In general, you should apply for Medicaid if your income is low and you match one of the descriptions below: 1  You think you are pregnant. 2  You have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer. 3  You are a child or teenager age 18 or under.  You are over the age of 1  65. You are blind.  You have 1  disabilities. You need nursing home  care.