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Medicaid was designed as assistance to help states meet their Medicaid responsibilities. Medicaid is funded by state and federal governments. This type of health insurance provides health insurance for qualified low-income individuals and is the only federal program which covers long-term care expenses for those who are eligible for this program. Covering about 45 billion people at an estimated cost 235 billion dollars, Medicaid is experiencing an increased eligibility rate, as the American population faces with repercussions of a struggling economy and unemployment. This is leading the strain on states to meet their obligations. Weaknesses and qualities occur in such service as home-based care. In study of 70% of people with Medicaid a major concern is a failure to provide the necessary services or inadequate case management. The government is trying to find ways to improve Medicaid and at the same time states are recently unaccountable for the quality of their long-term care assistance. To make matters worse, the national association of governors reported that 29 states expect Medicaid shortfalls, and most of states are cutting fund programs. Early and proper planning may help people to prepare for the possibility of long-term care expenses. Recently federal government and states offer little financial assistance.
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Health Insurance
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| Related Searches |
medicaid fraud, medicaid information, medicaid provider |
| Date Submitted |
30-Jul-2005
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