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What is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals and families who cannot afford health care costs. Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Medicaid is a little different, depending on who you are and your situation. See who is eligible.

What does Medicaid Cover?

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