Can I have private insurance and Medicaid at the same time?

Hello

I’m a university student currently on Medicaid, but I have the option to purchase a $2,000 health insurance plan from my university.

I’m currently waiting for my establishment appointment with my PCP (it’s in 1.5 months). On Medicaid, I need a referral from him to see a specialist. I have some health issues that I believe require a specialist and I’m tired of waiting. I don’t even know if he’ll give me the referral or make me jump through hoops first.

On the other hand, I could spend the $2,000 and then the university plan has a $100 deductible and 10% coinsurance. I could see all the specialists starting next week.

So I’m wondering if I can enroll in my university health plan and keep my Medicaid (until it expires in June). Is it possible to have two plans like that? And let’s say I get a referral from my Medicaid PCP in the future for an MRI: would that be entirely covered my Medicaid still?

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