Medicare and Medicaid have been the driving force behind our booming healthcare industry. More people are gaining access to good healthcare insurance coverage thanks to these programs, with a whopping 67.4 million now covered under Medicaid. The programs provide so much more than just affordable health insurance. According to studies complied by Hofstra Law, Medicaid now provides anything from hospital services and physician services to transportation and medical care. These benefits are crucial for most people covered under the policy, including 4.3 million senior citizens and those with severe illnesses.
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Unfortunately, there are still a lot of requirements to understand before one can enroll in the program. If you’re trying to enroll in either Medicare or Medicaid, taking the time to read through these requirements is a must. The requirements for free Medicare hospital insurance, for example, include receiving Social Security benefits for at least 2 years.
You can read more about these requirements in the Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility infographic.
This infographic was created by Hofstra Law.
