It has been a while since I have written a Week In Review for the Insurance Blog. Now is a good time to continue it. This will give you a quick way to “ketchup” with whatever blogs you may have missed . These blogs appeared between August 12, 2012, and August 18, 2012.
Medicaid in Oklahoma is Called SoonerCare
Oklahoma makes it easy to find out the eligibility requirements for their Medicaid, or “SoonerCare” program. The term “Sooner” is something that is unique to Oklahoma.
Child Health is Oklahoma’s Medicaid for Kids
Every state has a portion of the Medicaid program called CHIP. It stands for Children’s Health Insurance Program. In Oklahoma, that program is also called Child Health. It covers kids who are age 20 or younger. Oklahoma also has a program called TEFRA. This program covers kids with physical or mental disabilities who don’t qualify for Social Security Income.
Oklahoma’s Pregnancy Services Program is Part of Medicaid
All states have a portion of the Medicaid program that covers the health care of women who are pregnant. In Oklahoma, the program is simply called Pregnancy Services.
Kansas Medicaid Program is Called HealthWave
The Medicaid program in Kansas is called HealthWave. It combines the Medicaid Managed Care program and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). There is also a Working Healthy program that can help people who are disabled to work while receiving assistance from Medicaid. Kansas is one of the states that has a “Spenddown” program.
Nebraska Did Not Expand It’s Medicaid Program
Nebraska has a Medicaid program, but it will not cover low-income adults who are younger than age 65, who are not disabled, who do not have dependent children living with them, and who are not pregnant. The state’s website neglects to give clear information about the eligibility requirements for Medicaid.
Nebraska Has “Money Follows the Person” Project
This seems to be a program unique to Nebraska. It enables people who are seniors, or who are disabled, to use their Medicaid assistance to make choices about how, and where, they want to live.
South Dakota’s Medicaid Program Has Limitations
A person pretty much has to apply for Medicaid in South Dakota in order to learn if he or she is eligible for the program. People who are eligible must get pre-approval for health care before they receive it.
South Dakota’s CHIP Covers Kids Age 19 and Under
South Dakota has a Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a Well-Child Care Program, and a Disabled Children’s Program.
South Dakota has Women’s Services Program for Pregnant Women
Women’s Services is part of Medicaid in South Dakota. Women may receive “limited medical coverage” or “full medical coverage”. Health care that was received between when the woman applied for the program and when the application made it through the system will not be covered.
Image by c3508359 on Flickr