What is Medicaid?

What is Medicaid?

Medicaid is for poor people and people who don’t have may options for making a living.  It’s low cost health insurance for certain segments of the population that can’t do it on their own, they need assistance.

Who is Medicaid For?

Medicaid is for people who need it.  This would include:

• Children
• Adults
• Pregnant Women
• People with Disabilities
• Seniors and Dual Eligibles

How Does Medicaid Work?

You can apply for Medicaid online through your state’s medicaid or Human Services website. If you prefer, you could also go to the Department of Human Services office in your state and get help from the staff to submit an application.  How to apply for Medicaid varies from state to state.

What is Medicaid For?

Medicaid is for hospital services, lab and x-ray services, family planning, help with quitting smoking, and transportation to these services.  There are also some optional Medicaid services you can choose, like:

• prescription drugs
• dental services
• eyeglasses
• physical therapy
• chiropractic services
• mental institution if you’re over 65
• some care for mentally retarded
• prosthetics, dentures