Adult Medicaid Manual Aged, Blind, and Disabled, Introduction to Medicaid

REVISED 11/01/11 - CHANGE NO. 17-11

I. Introduction to Medicaid

Title XIX of the Social Security Act requires states to establish Medicaid programs to provide medical assistance to low income individuals and families. Within broad federal rules, each state decides eligible coverage groups, eligibility criteria, covered services, payment levels, and administrative and operating procedures.







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