an organization that combines the functions of health insurance, delivery of care, and administration. Examples include the independent practice association, third-party administrator, management service organization, and physician-hospital organization.
Age. There are no age requirements on Medicaid. To qualify for Medicaid the person must have high medical bills, be disabled, require Medicaid to work, be receiving Social Security Income or meet specific financial requirements.
When to apply for Medicare. Generally, the basic rule for when individuals should apply for Medicare is when they turn 65 years of age. An open enrollment period for Medicare begins three months prior to the month that individuals turn 65; that enrollment period ends three months after the month that they turn 65.