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1 MEDICAID EXPANSION T’Mijae Reynolds 06/12/2022 Colorado Technical University The Medicaid Expansion and Its Programs
2 MEDICAID EXPANSION Introduction: Throughout this paper we will discuss the history of Medicaid and the importance of the program. Medicaid has benefitted many Americans across the county. Medicaid is targeted for low-income families and children whose parents who make too much yearly to qualify for Medicaid and can’t buy other health care coverages. Over the years there has been many changes to the Medicaid programs and through this paper we will discuss. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill that resulted in the creation of Medicare and Medicaid. T he purpose of the Medicaid programs was to assist low-income families and individuals with access to health coverage. The Federal government has put in place particular parameters for each state to follow. Although, there are established
3 MEDICAID EXPANSION parameters in place each state controls their own Medicaid program entirely different, which leads to different variations when it comes to Medicaid coverage in the Unite State. Each state known their state, so they have the ability to tailor their Medicaid programs to best benefit the people in their state. Originally, Medicaid provided assisted to individuals that received cash assistance. However, these parameters cover a wide range of individuals today, this includes: Lower income families and individuals Women that is currently pregnant People with disabilities *all ages* Currently, Medicaid is being financed by both federal government and states. Both Federal government and the states pay different potions of the Medicaid program. Depending on the state plan, states have to be sure there is proper funds to cover their share of Medicaid expenditures for both care and services. States have the opportunity to set providers payment rates that falls under federal regulations, and typically pay for health services or managed care arrangement. (CMS, n.d.) In the event, any changes are needed in regards to how states fund their Medicaid providers, the state must submit a form for amendment called the State Plan Amendment to be reviewed and ultimately approval. Some changes that had occurred to the Medicaid program is the introduction of CHIP. Both Medicaid and CHIP together provides health coverage to not only low-income families, but also to children as well. (CMS,N.D) These programs are both financed the federal government and the states. Although these two programs are so similar they do differ in many ways, this includes The size and scope
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