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As of ~5 years ago, you could be cripplingly poor and still not qualify for Medicaid. I've lived it.
by kadoban 5y ago
As 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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