Based on the salary information provided by Recruiter.com, the states with the highest average annual income for mental health counselors are Maine ($55,150), Alaska ($54,030), Nevada ($52,770), California ($51,910), Oregon ($49,490), Idaho ($49,060), and District of Columbia ($48,440).
Key Federal Provisions. The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) expands Medicaid. to all cent of poverty and then use of MAGI budgeting Americans under age 65 whose family income is. at or below 133 percent of federal poverty guidelines. ($14,484 for an individual and $29,726 for a family of. four in 2011) by Jan. 1, 2014.
Call your state Medicaid program to see if you qualify and learn how to apply. Dual eligibility. Some people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid are called âdual eligibles.â If you have Medicare and full Medicaid coverage, most of your health care costs are likely covered. You can get your Medicare coverage through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C). If you have Medicare and full Medicaid, you'll get your Part D prescription drugs through Medicare. And, you'll automatically qualify for Extra Help paying for your Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D).