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Medicaid
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A health insurance program for people who cannot afford regular medical care. The program is run by U.S. federal, state, and local governments. People who receive Medicaid may have to pay a small amount for the services they get. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A joint federal and state program that provides assistance with healthcare costs to people with low income and limited resources. Medicaid is run by state and local governments within federal guidelines. Healthcare bills are paid from federal, state and local tax funds. The eligibility for the program does not depend on a person's age. Participating beneficiaries usually pay no part of costs for covered healthcare expenses except a small co-payment required in some cases. (NCI Thesaurus)
More information
Medicaid is government health insurance that helps many low-income people in the United States to pay their medical bills. The Federal government sets up general guidelines for the program, but each state has its own rules. Your state might require you to pay a part of the cost for some medical services.
You have to meet certain requirements to get Medicaid help. These might involve
• Your age
• Whether you are pregnant, disabled, or blind
• Your income and resources
• Whether or not you are a U.S. citizen or, if not, what your immigration status is (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
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