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Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income people who meet certain criteria. Medicaid is a state-administered program. Each state sets its own guidelines for eligibility and services. For more information on Medicaid, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Additional Resources

Publications

1.   Medicaid — This website defines Medicaid and allows the user to access links to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) resources regarding Medicaid.

   http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp

2.     Medicaid At-a-Glance — This booklet explains who is eligible for health insurance coverage through Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

   http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidGenInfo/Downloads/MedicaidAtAGlance2005.pdf

3.   Medicaid Buy-In for Working People With Disabilities — States can extend Medicaid coverage to certain disabled people who work. This fact sheet explains more about the program and who qualifies.

   http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/buyin.htm

Organizations

1.   Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS
2.   GovBenefits.gov
3.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
4. AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
5. America’s Health Insurance Plans
6. National Senior Citizens Law Center

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Content last updated March 5, 2009.