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Originally Posted by shadia
can antone tell me the difference of medi-cal and medicare i have medi cal i have pre diebetes htperthyroid sleep apnea and am eniemic also im only 25years old how can i get medical to approve me im just starting out what steps do i take im desperate
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Medicare is a federally funded plan that you qualify for either because of age, or a disability and it has nothing to do with income levels. When you reach the 'golden age' it is automatic, or you have to apply because of disability.
Medi-Cal is California's version of Medicaid which is a state funded health plan that you typically qualify for because of income. I say typically because there are instances where disability comes into play for eligibility for Medi-Cal as well.