What is medicaid?

[kebido]

I’ve heard the term Medicaid mentioned in discussions about U.S. healthcare, but I’m not fully sure what it covers. What exactly is Medicaid, who is eligible for it, and how does it differ from other government health programs like Medicare? A simple explanation would help.

 

[isabel]

Medicaid is a program of government of the United States that is offering free or affordable medical care to individuals and families with low incomes. It is needs based as opposed to Medicare which primarily benefits the seniors and other individuals with some disability no matter their income.

 

[robertwilliam]

Medicaid is a program that combines federal and state funding to provide health insurance to low-income individuals and families, such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

 

[Gsusangrey]

In the United States, Medicaid is a combined federal-state program that offers qualified low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities free or inexpensive health coverage. Each state administers eligibility requirements and benefits in accordance with federal regulations.

 

[nikhilrajoria]

Medicaid is a federal and state initiative in the USA that covers health benefits to low-income earning individuals and family members. It includes physicians, hospital stays, nursing homes services and so on.

 

[peterkavinsky]

Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program in the U.S. that provides free or low-cost medical coverage to eligible low-income individuals and families. It helps pay for doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and other essential health services. Eligibility and benefits vary by state.