Medicaid
is a program that pays for medical assistance for
certain individuals and families with low incomes
and resources.
This program became law in 1965 and
is jointly funded by the Federal and State
governments (including the District of Columbia and
the Territories) to assist States in providing
medical long-term care assistance to people who meet
certain
eligibility
criteria.
Medicaid is the largest source of funding for
medical and health-related services for people with
limited income.
Medicaid is health
insurance that helps
many people who
can't afford medical
care pay for some or
all of their medical
bills.
Good health is
important to
everyone. If you
can't afford to pay
for medical care
right now, Medicaid
can make it possible
for you to get the
care that you need
so that you can get
healthy – and stay
healthy.
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