Medicaid Book

Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)

Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)

The Federal Medicaid statute defines over 50 distinct population groups as being potentially eligible for States’ programs. Some groups (classes…

3 years ago
Origins of the Medicaid ProgramOrigins of the Medicaid Program

Origins of the Medicaid Program

Medicaid was enacted in 1965, in the same legislation that created the Medicare program, the Social Security amendments of 1965…

3 years ago
Medicare/Medicaid RelationshipMedicare/Medicaid Relationship

Medicare/Medicaid Relationship

The Medicare program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) provides hospital insurance (HI), also known as Part A coverage,…

3 years ago
Medicaid Spend-down – What is it?Medicaid Spend-down – What is it?

Medicaid Spend-down – What is it?

What are people talking about when they say you have to "spend down" to become eligible for Medicaid? Well, it…

4 years ago