starting in 2014 the affordable care act changes the eligibility rules for medicaid so generally people who haven't qualified before may do so now. the deciding factor is income. if you earn slightly less than $16 000 annually you can qualify. but here's the rub -- a number of states including florida -- have declined to expand medicaid under the new law. that means people like yourself who might otherwise qualify for medicaid coverage won't have that as an option. however if you make roughly $12 000 or more you can look to your state's health insurance marketplace which will open october 1st. you'll be able to shop for health insurance and if you qualify you'll get a tax break to help cover the cost of a health plan. if your income is very low the price break could be quite substantial. in addition you may also qualify for subsidies that will lower your costs each time you go the doctor. i suggest you check out the state pages here at webmd which will give you a good idea about the details of what will be available to you in florida. also sign yourself up for information about the marketplaces at healthcare. gov. good luck!
i am a 50 yr old unemployed widow in florida. can i get medicaid? . i have no income but no dependent children. i am 50 and unemployed.