Medicaid in the United States

Medicaid is a joint federal-state program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that provides health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. States operate Medicaid within federal requirements, so eligibility rules and covered services vary by state.

Administering agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.

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