Medicaid
Medicaid is a federal and state-funded program that covers millions of Americans and helps them access essential health services. Medicaid provides health coverage to approximately 83 million low-income people in the U.S.—that represents about 24% of people in the country. In addition, Medicaid is the single largest insurer of children in the U.S., providing coverage for 39% of the nation’s children.
“Medicaid is a backbone of health care for America’s children, as well as for the elderly, disabled, and pregnant individuals."
Stephen Patrick, MD, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management
Understanding the Impact of Medicaid
Ask an Expert: The Public Health Impact of Medicaid Policy with Kathleen Adams
Kathleen Adams, PhD, is a professor of health policy and management at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. She has over 25 years of experience in applied economic analysis with a focus on Medicaid policies and issues. Here, she discusses the public health impact of Medicaid and the potential effects of proposed budget cuts.
Americans Prioritize Strengthening Safety Net Programs—Medicare, Medicaid
Americans rank strengthening safety net programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and free health clinics as their number four priority for government leaders out of a list of 15 different public health issues. And, overall, 28% of Americans said safety net programs should be a top-three priority for government leaders.
Impact of Medicaid Expansion on People Below the Poverty Line Who Inject Drugs
People who inject drugs and live in a state with expanded Medicaid coverage were 19% more likely to get health insurance and were 9% less likely to report foregoing needed medical care because of its cost.
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