Medicaid
Medical Assistance (Medicaid) is a program that helps those people who cannot pay for all their medical care.
You may obtain Medicaid if :
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You meet certain income, resource, age, disability or other requirements. |
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You already receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
Medicaid may supply these benefits:
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Health insurance premiums |
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Hospital inpatient and outpatient services |
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Laboratory and X-Ray services |
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Care in a nursing home |
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Treatment and preventive health and dental care (Doctors and Dentists) |
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Treatment in psychiatric hospitals (for persons under 21, or 65 and older), mental health facilities, also mental retardation and developmental disabilities facilities |
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Family planning services |
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Clinic services |
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Emergency ambulance transportation to a hospital |
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Other health services |
The following services may be provided with PRIOR APPROVAL (You must receive permission ahead of time):
| Transportation to medical appointments, including bus tokens and car mileage |
| Personal care |
| Home health care |
| Durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, orthopedic shoes, etc.) |
| Long term health care in the home, under the Long Term Health Care Program (LTHCP) if you require care for more than 90 days( This program is available in Clinton County but may not be available in all districts.) |
If you are pregnant or have a child the following programs may be available to assist you:
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WIC (Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children). Provides information on nutrition and the importance of eating healthy. WIC also provides checks which can be exchanged in participating stores for infant formula, milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, peanut butter, dry peas and beans. The WIC Hotline is 1-800-522-5006 |
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Child / Teen Health Plan (C/THP). Provides services for children up to age 21 who have Medicaid to help make sure your children are healthy and growing right. They provide complete medical exams, hearing, lab and eye tests. They also provide any shots the children may need and referrals for dental care. |
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Managed Care Programs. Helps you find a doctor that will give you prenatal care and will continue to see you and your child for exams and follow-up after your pregnancy. |
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MOMS. (Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternal Services) Eligibility is determined at time of interview and administrated by the Clinton County Department of Public Health |