Question about medicaid?

Question

Question about medicaid?
i live in newyork,manhattan
i had medicaid but it got cut off because i turned 21
i went to apply for medicaid and they said o choose a plan

i was wondering how come i cant keep my straight medicaid
why do i have to go on a plan

it use to be if you were mentally disbeled or underage you qualify for medicaid
did that change
because i am mentally dissabeled i see a therapist and sphychologist for sphychotic disorder,depression and social phobia

how come they want to put me on a plan?


did the law change?

Answer 1

They found that it is more economical to put people in managed care plans. The coverage to the state is cheaper and more comprehensive and it's easier to do the paperwork. You will have to check to make sure that your doctors take this plan so be careful about what you choose. You are still under Medicaid but the state is paying your premium for this HMO coverage.