Medicaid is a health insurance program for those whose income is below amounts set by the federal and state government. Medicaid is governed by federal and state laws and regulations. Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, seniors and people with disabilities. To receive Medicaid, you must meet the requirements.
Medicaid may help pay for certain medical expenses such as:
- Doctor bills
- Hospital bills
- Prescriptions (Excluding prescriptions for Medicare beneficiaries)
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Medicare premiums
- Nursing Home Care
- Personal Care Services (PCS), Medical equipment and Other Home Health Services
- In-Home care under the Community Alternatives Program (CAP)
- Mental Health Care
- Most medically necessary services for children under age 21