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Poor people are eligible for Medicaid, which means they pay nothing. It's the middle class that takes it in the neck.
by Turing_Machine 5y ago
Poor people are eligible for Medicaid, which means they pay nothing.
It's the middle class that takes it in the neck.
- kadoban 5y agoAs of ~5 years ago, you could be cripplingly poor and still not qualify for Medicaid. I've lived it.
- black_13 5y ago
- Turing_Machine 5y agoStates that have accepted Medicaid expansion make you eligible if you make up to 138% of the poverty level. Not all of them have, of course. Without going through every single state, Texas allows you to make up to $25,503 for a household of one and still be eligible for Medicaid. Those who make more are eligible for free or subsidized Obamacare plans. What do you mean by "cripplingly poor", and what state was this?
- khuey 5y agoIn Texas a household of one is ineligible for Medicaid at any income unless you're blind or otherwise disabled.
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- khuey 5y agoDepends on the state.
- onion2k 5y agoI don't understand what your comment adds to the discussion... Are you saying it's OK for some states not to have healthcare for poor people? Or that poor people should move to better states (they can't because moving costs money; poor people aren't mobile)? I don't see how pointing out that some states are worse than others is useful.
- wan23 5y agoIt is very useful, factual information. One might not know that Medicaid is a program run by the individual states, or that it is possible to move to a state with better options - and many "poor people" can and do move long distance for various reasons. Also, it's important to understand that if you want to change things you should be directing your efforts toward your state government.
- heavyset_go 5y agoMost states use 100% to 138% of the federal poverty level, which would cut off a single person from Medicaid if they make ~$12k to ~$16k a year.
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- Spooky23 5y agoNot poor people, indigent people. Like you need to sell your car to qualify for some doctor 50 miles away. And if you live in certain states, they throw in all sorts of impossible restrictions and surprises. Sometimes they’ll suggest that you move.
- Turing_Machine 5y agoIt does vary by state. In this state, you're allowed to own a car or even a home and still qualify for Medicaid.
- throwawayboise 5y agoMany doctors refuse Medicaid patients.
- heavyset_go 5y agoThere tens of millions of people who live in states that never expanded Medicaid under the ACA, so Medicaid is not available to them unless they're disabled. Expanded Medicaid in states that accepted it cuts people off at 100% to 138% of the FPL, meaning if you make more than $12k to $16k a year, you're ineligible for Medicaid. If you have more than $2k worth of assets, you must sell them before being eligible for Medicaid.
- khuey 5y agoThe asset test is gone in states that expanded Medicaid too.
- kgin 5y agoDepends on the state. States like Florida and Texas did not expand Medicaid, so if you make under the minimum for ACA subsidies, your choice is pay full price ACA or nothing. For example, in Florida, to be eligible for Medicaid, you must be below the poverty line AND: > You must also be one of the following: Pregnant, or Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or Blind, or Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or Be 65 years of age or older.