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Medicaid is a joint, state/federal program that provides medical care to the poor. It is essentially a welfare plan. The federal government funds the majority of it, but states contribute too. The states administer the Medicaid programs subject to federal guidelines.
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∙ 13y agoMedicaid is a joint, state/federal program that provides medical care to the poor. It is essentially a welfare plan. The federal government funds the majority of it, but states contribute too. The states administer the Medicaid programs subject to federal guidelines.
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Where does Medicaid money come from?
About 90% of Medicaid money is Federal. The rest is provided by the States.
Does the government pay for Medicaid?
Medicaid is funded through general revenue (i.e., State and Federal taxes).
What is Medicaid known as?
Medicaid is known by different things in different states. For example in the state of Maine, it is known as Mainecare, and in the state of California as Med-Cal. Medicaid is a government funded health insurance program.
The person is requesting information on how to help her friend who has a drug problem in a specific state and needs help getting into a Detox program.?
Rehabcenter.net will be able to put your friend in contact with rehab and detox programs which are funded by medicaid. To be funded by medicaid they will have a medical or mental health treatment program.
How does the source of funds relate to government medical programs such as Medicaid and Medicare?
Medicaid is funded by tax money. (It might be more accurate to say, money borrowed from China.) Medicare is funded by premiums paid by workers and employers. In either program, coverage can change depending on the economic and political climate.
Is medicare funded by state or government?
State governments do not fund Medicare - rather, it is paid by workers and their employers through payroll deduction. Medicaid is co-funded by States and Federal government.
If I got medicaid automatically with social security would it cover me in another state knowing that social security is federal?
Though social security is federal, Medicaid is state funded. You may want to call Medicaid and ask if you will be covered while traveling out of state.
Are you qualified if you already have Medicare to get Medicaid?
No, being qualified for Medicare does not mean you are automatically qualified for Medicaid. Medicare is a health care system for most older people who paid into the system when they were working. Medicaid is a system for the indigent/needy funded by the government -- you must have only a very small amount of money and no property to qualify for Medicaid.
What has the author Robert M Gettings written?
Robert M. Gettings has written: 'Managing medicaid-funded services to people with developmental disabilities' -- subject(s): Developmentally disabled, Medicaid, Mental health Insurance, Services for
How does Medicaid work?
Medicaid provides care for indigent citizens under age 18 and their parents, persons over age 65, and those permanently and totally disabled. Medicaid is supervised by the Federal government, administered by the States, and funded by State and Federal taxes. [N.b., as a result of health insurance reform, by 2014 Medicaid will be available to any indigent citizen, regardless of age or disability.]
Does medicaid require another insurance?
No, Medicaid does not require another insurance. Medicaid is a government-funded program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families who meet certain eligibility criteria. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you do not need to have any other insurance coverage.
What services are provided by a Medicaid Lawyer?
Medicaid is a joint federal and government funded entitlement program that entitles individuals on low income to receive assistance with medical and related services. Because Medicare laws are complex, a Medicaid Lawyer will assist an individual to assess and determine their eligibility to receive cover and plan long term care.
