Medically Indigent Adult
Encyclopedia
Medically indigent adults "(MIAs)" in the health care system
of the United States
are persons who do not have health insurance
and who are not eligible for other health care
coverage
, such as Medicaid
, Medicare
, or private health insurance. Those who are "medically indigent earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to purchase either health insurance or health care."
Government MIA programs at the state
or county
or municipal level may help MIAs access medical care by paying for all or part of the cost of their medical care.
Such programs are typically of last resort
, and are available only to those who meet the "last resort" socioeconomic eligibility standards.
Health care system
A health care system is the organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations....
of the United States
United States
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are persons who do not have health insurance
Health insurance
Health insurance is insurance against the risk of incurring medical expenses among individuals. By estimating the overall risk of health care expenses among a targeted group, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll tax, to ensure that money is...
and who are not eligible for other health care
Health care
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coverage
Coverage
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, such as Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states. People served by Medicaid are U.S. citizens or legal permanent...
, Medicare
Medicare (United States)
Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over; to those who are under 65 and are permanently physically disabled or who have a congenital physical disability; or to those who meet other...
, or private health insurance. Those who are "medically indigent earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to purchase either health insurance or health care."
Government MIA programs at the state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
or county
County (United States)
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or municipal level may help MIAs access medical care by paying for all or part of the cost of their medical care.
Such programs are typically of last resort
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, and are available only to those who meet the "last resort" socioeconomic eligibility standards.