
Starting January, under the Affordable Care Act ("ACA"), Medicaid will
be expanded to cover almost all low-income Americans, even those under
65, and even those without children or disabilities.[1] The maximum
income levels to qualify for Medicaid will vary depending on the year,
the size of the family, and other factors, but for 2014, single people
making under about $15,280 may qualify for Medicaid, and a family of
three making under around $25,975 also may qualify.[2]
Another major change starting in 2014: Health insurers can no longer
deny coverage to people due to their disabilities or other "pre-existing
conditions." Thus, people with