Medicaid is a low-income health insurance program that exists in every state. The program covers individuals and families. It also has a portion that covers the health care needs of pregnant women. In Illinois, there is a Moms & Babies program, and a Presumptive Eligibility program. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage to individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and by the government of an individual … Continue reading →

Every state has a portion of their Medicaid program that provides children who come from low-income families with health insurance coverage. In some states, this is part of the main Medicaid program. Other states will call it CHIP. In Illinois, the program is called All Kids. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide individuals and families who are low-income with health insurance coverage. In other words, it helps people who cannot afford to buy health insurance from a private company to have access to health care. Medicaid is funded by both … Continue reading →

Each and every state has a Medicaid program. Individual states administer their Medicaid program in different ways, and this is very evident if you take a look at some of their websites. In Illinois, people can use a One Stop portal to apply for Medicaid. It is where to start no matter which part of the Medicaid program you are applying for. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to provide affordable health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are low-income, and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private … Continue reading →