Question:
Can a person with no dependants qualify for Medicaid?

My mother is 56 years old with no dependants and no insurance. She too is morbidly obese and wants to have surgery. Could she qualify for Medicaid?    — Melissa S. (posted on April 9, 2001)

April 9, 2001
That depends on quite a few things.. total income, assets etc.. and it can vary state to state. It cannot hurt to apply by all means.. or even based on her weight and possiblie dissabilities perhaps she could try to Medicare. Just be aware that Medicaid may not cover this kind of surgery as well.. I think it varies also state to state.
   — Dawn R.

February 14, 2005
Yes in Missouri. But must have hardly any income or money in the bank.
   — Donna W.

February 21, 2005
I am 41 in FL and on Social Security Disability and qualify for the Medically Needy program from Medicaid. I must qualify each month by having medical and prescription bills total $960 or more (amount varies according to your income). After that, Medicaid kicks in for everything that month. I am currently trying to find a doctor in my area that will first accept Medicare, and possibly Medicaid. So far, absolutely no luck with medicaid... but several do accept medicare
   — Kelley F.