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.
Children from ages 1 to 5 can qualify for Medicaid benefits when household income is at or below 149 percent of the FPL. Children under age 19 who live in families with incomes at or below the 205 percent of FPL are eligible for low cost health insurance under the Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) program.