What is the difference between PeachCare and Medicaid?
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What is the difference between PeachCare and Medicaid?
Medicaid, jointly financed by the federal and state governments, covers the poor and the disabled. PeachCare for Kids provides comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the federal poverty level.
Is Peach State and PeachCare the same thing?
Peach State Health Plan (Peach State) is a health plan participating in Georgia Families® (GF). It is a managed care program for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members. We offer our members local healthcare programs and services.
Does PeachCare cover orthodontics?
There are two types of braces that could conceivably be covered by PeachCare for Kids. The first are dental braces, which are not covered. The second are orthotic braces, which may be covered if deemed medically necessary, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
What does PeachCare cover?
PeachCare for Kids also covers hospitalization, emergency room services, prescription medications and mental health care. In 1997, Congress created Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide health care for the growing number of uninsured children in the United States.
Can you have PeachCare and private insurance?
Children receive the same kind of benefits they would receive under private insurance, and in some cases, broader coverage. No pre-existing conditions exclusions can keep a child from being enrolled in the program.
Can I apply for PeachCare online?
You can now file a PeachCare application online at www.peachcare.org. You may also download a paper application. If you can’t download this application, please call 1-(1-877-GAPEACH) to have one sent to you in the mail.
Is Obamacare and Medicaid the same thing?
The most important difference between Medicaid and Obamacare is that Obamacare health plans are offered by private health insurance companies while Medicaid is a government program (albeit often administered by private insurance companies that offer Medicaid managed care services).
