Medicaid: A jointly funded federal and state program that provides hospital expense and medical expense coverage to the low-income population and certain aged and disabled individuals.

 

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Medicaid: A jointly funded federal and state program that provides hospital expense and medical expense coverage to the low-income population and certain aged and disabled individuals.

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act Of 1996: P.L. 104-193 (September 22, 1996) was labeled as a major 'welfare reform' initiative. In addition to provisions making major changes to federal cash welfare, medicaid, work, and child care d . . . View Full Definition

Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA): The federal agency responsible for administering Medicare and federal participation in Medicaid.

Adoption Subsidies: Federal or state adoption benefits (also known as adoption assistance) designed to help offset the short- and long-term costs associated with adopting children who need special services. To . . . View Full Definition

Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A Federally funded needs-based disability program for adults and children which provides monthly cash benefits and, in most states, automatic Medicaid eligibility.

Maternity Home: Residences for pregnant women. The number of homes has decreased over the past three decades, and existing homes often have a waiting list of women. The women who live in a maternity home ma . . . View Full Definition

Health Insurance: Health insurance covers some or all of the cost of treating an insured person’s illnesses or injuries. In some cases, it pays for preventive care, such as annual physicals and diagnostic tes . . . View Full Definition

Section 1915(B) Waivers: Waivers that states could obtain from the federal government that allowed them to restrict a Medicaid beneficiary's choice of providers by using a primary care case manager or other arrangement.

Early And Periodic Screening Diagnostic And Treatment (EPSDT) Services: Services, including screening, vision, hearing, and dental services, provided under Medicaid to children under age 21 at intervals which meet recognized standards of medical and dental pract . . . View Full Definition

Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP): A program, established by the Balanced Budget Act, designed to provide health assistance to uninsured, low-income children either through separate programs or through expanded eligibility un . . . View Full Definition