You may be eligible to apply for Medicaid and/or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) on your grandchild's behalf. On behalf of a child, an application can be made by a parent, grandparent, guardian, or other authorized person. You must complete the application and send it with all required documents to the Medicaid office where you believe your child is eligible. That office will then determine if your child is eligible and notify you of the result.
If you are denied Medicaid or CHIP, your next step is to ask about other government programs that may help pay for your child's medical bills. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues Medicare cards to eligible people. People who do not know whether they are eligible may call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to find out if they are entitled to Medicare benefits. If you think you may be eligible but were not told about any other federal programs by the SSA staff, please contact them directly at 1-800-772-1213.
State governments also have programs that offer financial assistance to cover the cost of medical care. These programs are called Medical Assistance Programs (MAPs). Your local social services agency can tell you more about these programs.
Finally, some private companies offer health insurance policies for children. These plans usually cover doctors' visits, medications, and hospitalization.
You may find out if your grandkids are qualified for CHIP or Medicaid and apply for them here: Navigate to Benefits QuickLINK and complete a series of questions. You'll get a report that tells you which programs your kid is qualified for and provides you to the documents you'll need to apply for them. Here are the requirements to be eligible for CHIP: You must be applying for CHIP through Nebraska's Automated Benefits Enrollment System (ABES). If you know your child was denied CHIP benefits in the past, you will need to submit evidence of his or her eligibility. This could be a copy of a recent birth certificate, Social Security card, or passport showing his or her name change.
Eligibility for Medicaid varies by state but most states require you to meet certain financial requirements to be eligible for Medicaid. Some states also require you to be uninsured for some period of time before you can be approved. Other factors such as age, health conditions, and income may also affect your approval for Medicaid. Your child's doctor may be able to provide information about any medical conditions that would make him or her ineligible for Medicaid.
If you're not sure if your grandchild is eligible for these programs, it's best to ask your kid's doctor or nurse. They should be able to give you detailed information about what diseases or conditions prevent your kid from being approved for these programs.
Apply for Medicaid if your existing health insurance provider will not cover your grandchild. Medicaid is offered in every state and covers health care for children under the age of six. It may also cover pregnant women and people over the age of 65 with limited income and resources. The application process can be complicated, so it's best to seek help from an agency that knows how to get kids covered.
If you are denied coverage because your child is a new citizen or legal resident of the United States, there are programs available to him or her. Contact an immigration attorney to determine what options are available to your child.
The first thing to know about getting sick while traveling is that most countries have national health systems that provide free or low-cost medical services to their citizens. If you are enrolled in a medical plan with your employer, then you should be covered when you travel abroad. If you go uninsured, however, you could be forced to pay out of pocket when you need medical attention. You should also know that not all countries have national health systems; therefore, some travelers may not be covered for emergency medical treatment.
In addition to country-specific risks, there is always the risk of being denied coverage due to a preexisting condition. If this happens, you might be able to appeal the decision.
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