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2019
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Medicaid has transformed health care for low-income families and individuals, including children, parents, pregnant mothers, seniors, and people with disabilities. Below find resources that explain more about how it helps improve access to health care, its successes, and why states should expand Medicaid.
A State-by-State Look
Introduction to Medicaid
Policy Basics
Introduction to Medicaid
In 2018, Medicaid provided health coverage for 97 million low-income Americans.
Medicaid Expansion
Chart Book
Chart Book: The Far-Reaching Benefits of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion
A growing body of research shows that Medicaid expansion is yielding significant benefits for those gaining coverage, their families, and their communities.
Medicaid Works for Different Groups
Report
Medicaid Works for People with Disabilities
More than 1 in 3 adults under age 65 enrolled in Medicaid have a disability. Medicaid provides essential medical care and supportive services that help many of these individuals...
Fact Sheet
Medicaid Works for Children
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