You can have both Medicare and Medicaid. You may qualify for Medicaid coverage of a broad range of health services, including doctors’ visits, hospital care, and medical equipment if you meet the financial requirements. Each state has its own Medicaid program with different eligibility limits and slightly different benefits.
If you have both Medicare and Medicaid, Medicare will pay first for all Medicare-covered services and Medicaid will pay second by covering your remaining costs, such as the Medicare coinsurances, copayments, and deductibles. Medicaid will also pay for certain medical services that Medicare does not cover, such as transportation to medical appointments, some dental services, and additional home care. You will most likely be required to have a Part D prescription drug plan, but Medicaid will help cover your costs.