Wellness

[Luvsmyfam]

due to having breast cancer,i was put on medicade thru breast and cervical program.all my scripts,dr visits have been pd by the state.today,i was told by my hyvee pharmacy,medicade says to bill medicare,which i signed up last week for.was told you can have medicare and medicade.im so darn confused!im speaking to a agent tomorrow to get thru this mess.ive not been sent a medicare card to show a id number for them to use.so in the mean time,i am having to pay for scripts,and next month oncology vist.hopefully card will be the mail by then.trying to reach someone in a gov agency,is almost impossible.i do have a phone interview fri from the state to determin if my state will pick up bill for scripts.as i said,i am totally in the dark and could pull my hair out.any advice on this subject is appreciated

[Katcat1]

@Luvsmyfam Medicaid is for people with lower incomes.  However, you may have to sign up for Medicare first.  Google Medicare for a phone number.  I know it is a pain but Medcaid will give you lots of benefits to help you out with medical.

[Luvsmyfam]

@Katcat1  currently i am on medicaid,but was told i can be on both

[Love my grandkids]

@Luvsmyfam You were told correctly. And I wish you all the very best as a cancer survivor myself. It's not uncommon to get medicaide and medicare both.  Wish you well!

[Luvsmyfam]

@Love my grandkids  thank you!

[elated]

It is possible to have bothered Medicaid and Medicare coverage in certain situations. Individuals who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid are known as "dual eligible" and are likely to have most of their healthcare needs covered in some form.

Depending on your finances, you could qualify to become what is called "dual eligible", someone who can enroll in both Medicare and Medicaid.

I hope this helps to answer your questions. 

[Luvsmyfam]

@elated thank you for you reply

[Katcat1]

@Luvsmyfam   Medicare is for people 62 and older.  People that take early retirement.  You can also get Medicare if you are on disability and 62 (I was on disability and received Medicare at 62.  Good luck to you and take care.

[Jk9]

Yes you can be on both.

[Luvsmyfam]

@Katcat1  yes,I am 65 yrs old.i am meeting a financial advisor today to get facts and answers.this gov.buisnesses shouldn't be this difficult but it sure is confusing to me.