On June 22, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an updated version of its brief on Medicaid.  The brief explains who is eligible for the program, what services it covers, and the its expansion under the national health care reform law. 

From the report: Medicaid is the nation’s principal safety‐net health insurance program, covering health and long‐term care services for nearly 60 million low-income Americans, most of whom would otherwise be uninsured. Medicaid’s enrollees include children and parents in working families, people with disabilities, and seniors; many of the nation’s sickest and frailest people depend on Medicaid for their coverage and care. During the recession and as private insurance has eroded, Medicaid has provided a safety‐net for millions of individuals and families who have lost their coverage. Under health reform, Medicaid’s coverage role will increase significantly as it is expanded to reach millions more low-income people, mainly uninsured adults.

Full report: The Medicaid Program at a Glance (PDF | 360KB)

KFF.  (2010).  The Medicaid program at a glance.