Guidance and resources related to the Community Engagement provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut Legislation. This monthly data report contains preliminary state Medicaid and CHIP eligibility operations and enrollment data. Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.

Understanding the Context

Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government. Medicaid is a government program in the United States that provides health insurance for adults and children with limited income and resources. Medicaid insures people with a low income.

Key Insights

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers children. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for or renew coverage. Medicaid provides free or low-cost medical benefits to eligible: Find and check with your state’s Medicaid agency to see if you or your family members are eligible. Find out if your state has expanded Medicaid coverage and what that means for you. There are two ways you can apply for Medicaid: Directly with your state.

Final Thoughts

Through the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Visit HealthCare.gov to create a Marketplace account and complete an application. Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to eligible low-income adults, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Medicaid is available only to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay mone Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Within broad federal guidelines, each state decides how to run its Medicaid program, including who qualifies, wh t services are covered, and the cost for services.