Drug Testing for welfare recipients

[nikki1920]

Medicare is for people over 65.

I know, its all confusing. Add to that all the acronyms and policies and ages and it's a wonder that I haven't needed more professional help!! lol.

[AGDee]

I know of single people with no dependents who are on Medicaid but they have nothing.. no house, no savings, no car, etc. Since Medicaid is administered by the state, I imagine the rules change from state to state with it.

The other people who can get Medicare are people on Social Security Disability.

[madmax]

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I know of single people with no dependents who are on Medicaid but they have nothing.. no house, no savings, no car, etc. Since Medicaid is administered by the state, I imagine the rules change from state to state with it.

The other people who can get Medicare are people on Social Security Disability.
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I bet they have a cell phone, rims, HD TV and an X-box.

[AGDee]

No, they don't have any of those things

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by madmax

I bet they have a cell phone, rims, HD TV and an X-box.

True story- Last week I was at a Wal-mart neighborhood market and the lady in front of me used a Lone Star Card ( Food stamps in Texas) in the checkout. I was only buying some steaks for dinner so I walked out right behind her, and saw her getting into a brand new Caddilac CTS. For reals. I think the whole welfare debate is a no win situation, especially with the economy going to hell more people are going to be defrauding the system.

[madmax]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

True story- Last week I was at a Wal-mart neighborhood market and the lady in front of me used a Lone Star Card ( Food stamps in Texas) in the checkout. I was only buying some steaks for dinner so I walked out right behind her, and saw her getting into a brand new Caddilac CTS. For reals. I think the whole welfare debate is a no win situation, especially with the economy going to hell more people are going to be defrauding the system.

She probably didn't have insurance. That is they way they roll.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

True story- Last week I was at a Wal-mart neighborhood market and the lady in front of me used a Lone Star Card ( Food stamps in Texas) in the checkout. I was only buying some steaks for dinner so I walked out right behind her, and saw her getting into a brand new Caddilac CTS. For reals. I think the whole welfare debate is a no win situation, especially with the economy going to hell more people are going to be defrauding the system.

Given today's economic world, this may not be a situation of fraud, but moreso a case of living beyond one's means and having the bottom fall out (job loss).

But I see what you're saying though because I do know some people who sell the use of their card for cash. It could have been that too (her using someone else's card).

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

Given today's economic world, this may not be a situation of fraud, but moreso a case of living beyond one's means and having the bottom fall out (job loss).

But I see what you're saying though because I do know some people who sell the use of their card for cash. It could have been that too (her using someone else's card).

Or it could have been someone else's car.

[nikki1920]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I know of single people with no dependents who are on Medicaid but they have nothing.. no house, no savings, no car, etc. Since Medicaid is administered by the state, I imagine the rules change from state to state with it.

The other people who can get Medicare are people on Social Security Disability.

Medicare is for people aged 65 and older. The rules for Medicaid don't change from state to state.

[AGDee]

Both of my parents had Medicare before age 65 because they were disabled and on SSD so I know that sometimes happens prior to age 65. From the Social Security site: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10029.html#part10 You will get Medicare coverage automatically after you have received disability benefits for two years.

Michigan's Medicaid website says this: Aged, Blind, Disabled

Medicaid is available to persons who are aged, blind, or disabled. There are income and asset tests. If the income is over the income limit, persons may incur medical expenses that equal or exceed the deductible and still qualify for this program. Most beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicaid health plan and receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services. Contact the local MDHS office in your county to apply for this program.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,...00.html#Adults