Medicaid: The Basics
Medicare and Medicaid are two types of health insurance, but not the same. Medicare to people over the age of 65 years or who are blind. Medicaid is suitable for people with low incomes, which in certain categories.
The Medicaid program is a partnership between the federal and provincial governments. States must follow federal guidelines, but have the flexibility to determine some rules and benefits. For example, federal law requires states to:
* See the participation of certain groups of people ( "Who can get Medicaid), but may decide to have another.
* Some types of services are determined (see "What are the benefits?"), But also can add an optional service.
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