Pharmacotherapeutics Definition. Pharmacotherapeutics is defined as âthe study of the therapeutic uses and effects of drugsâ by Merriam-Webster. This is the study of the beneficial and desired effects and uses.
Presumptive eligibility is a process that allows qualified hospitals and qualified entities to determine if an individual can get short-term Medicaid. It provides individuals with Medicaid coverage while HHSC processes their application for regular Medicaid.
Children from ages 1 to 5 can qualify for Medicaid benefits when household income is at or below 149 percent of the FPL. Children under age 19 who live in families with incomes at or below the 205 percent of FPL are eligible for low cost health insurance under the Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) program. RSM for pregnant women pays for medical care for pregnant women, including labor and delivery and for up to 60 days after pregnancy ends. 2  Pregnant women who qualify are entitled to the full-range coverage of Medicaid services.