Medicaid explained

Medicaid explained

Who is the face of Medicaid?

90 percent of Americans think Medicaid is important to our health care system. That is, once they understand it.

A survey conducted by Providence St. Joseph Health found that over 50 percent of U.S. consumers are connected to Medicaid either directly as beneficiaries or indirectly through someone they know who has had to rely on Medicaid at some point.

The program is a safety net for millions. But with so many patients relying on Medicaid, hospital systems are having to find new ways to treat this growing population, while creating better outcomes and lowering costs. Read more...

 

 

Medicaid is the largest health coverage program in the United States and is designed to support the health needs of nearly all people with low incomes.
90 percent of Americans think Medicaid is important to our health care system and the benefits reach far and wide. That is, once they understand it.
Working people with Medicaid coverage
Americans overwhelmingly support Medicaid, according to a national study by Providence St. Joseph Health. The new study provides valuable insights as lawmakers consider the future of Medicaid.