Medicaid
This is a program that is run by each state and offers direct payment to your health care providers for medical care. Low-income families and their children, seniors, and people with disabilities are eligible. Each state has its own set criteria for eligibility including age, disability, income and net worth, and US Citizenship.
• For eligibility information:
http://www.cms.gov/MedicaidEligibility/02_AreYouEligible_.asp#TopOfPage
• Medicaid basics:
http://www.cms.gov/MedicaidEligibility/01_Overview.asp#TopOfPage
• State-by-state information:
http://www.cms.gov/MedicaidEligibility/downloads/ListStateMedicaidWebsites.pdf