In 1965 the federal government provided for another group -- the medically indigent -- through a program that is known as Medicaid. Title XIX of Public Law 89-97, under the Social Security Amendments of 1965, provided for agreements with states for assistance from the federal government to provide medical care for people meeting specific eligibility criteria.
So to condense this answer: Title XIX of Public Law 89-97; which is under the Social Security Amendments of 1965.
Reference: "Kinn's The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach" by Young & Proctor. 10th Edition. Saunders Elsevier publisher. 2007
funds provided by the Federal Emergency Relief Administation Medicaid began in 1965 via Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
1965
congress creates medicare and medicaid programs
The Social Security administration is responsible for collecting and handling the funds.
You may receive Medicaid regardless of your Social Security status.
by the each state
Yes, for emergency coverage.
Yes
Medicaid is administered by the States. The Federal government reimburses most of the expense.
ua tax payers and Social Security Administration
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.
If you are applying for Medicaid on the basis of disability and you are not already receiving Social Security disability (RSDI or SSI), you might want to hire an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability. (Medicaid follows the Social Security rules for disability.)