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.
To be eligible, children must be 18 years of age or younger and meet any one of the following criteria: 1  Eligible for Medi-Cal or Child Health and Disability Program (CHDP). 2  Uninsured. 3  American Indian or Alaskan Native.