Medicaid

Medicaid is an entitlement program that is jointly funded by the states and federal government, and is managed by the states. People that are served by Medicaid are eligible low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. If an individual is poor or very poor this doesn't neccessarily qualify them for Medicaid. The largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income is Medicaid. Medicaid was created to help low-income individuals who are eligible to pay for some or all of their medical bills. Eligibility rules differ from state to state, but all states must follow the same basic framework. Some eligibility requirements are age, pregnancy, disability, blindness, income, resources, and a person's status as a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted immigrant. Children may be eligible for Medicaid regardless of their parents eligibility status as long as they are a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant. In some states beneficiaries are required to pay a co-payment for medical services. If a person wants to apply for Medicaid they need contact their counties office of Cabinet for Family and Health Services.