How Medicaid Works: Program Basics
Description:
Medicaid is a means-tested entitlement program that has been in existence for
over 35 years. It provides primary and acute care as well as long-term care to over
40 million Americans at a cost to federal and state governments of approximately
$258.2 billion in FY2002. Of all federally supported social programs, only Medicare
comes close to this level of spending, and only Social Security costs more.
Date:
February 7, 2004
Creator:
Herz, Elicia J.; Hearne, Jean P.; Stone-Axelrad, Julie; Tritz, Karen; Baumrucker, Evelyne P.; Scott, Christine et al.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department