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In all states Medicaid was an important source of coverage for the poor, but the depth of Medicaid drug coverage varied widely across states. Even states with pharmacy assistance programs fell far short of closing the prescription coverage gap for low-income seniors. Finally, the study finds ...
coverage rates are lower as they are more likely be employed part-time or have lower paying jobs.12 Moreover, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded dependent insurance coverage for AYAs, but only through age 26.13 While young adults may qualify for Medicaid based on ...
Editorial. Deals with the expansion of health care coverage and access in the United States (U.S.). Request of the American Hospital Association to the U.S. Congress and the administration to expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program; Health care laws to be introduced by ...
Medicaid's Role in Health Reform and Closing the Coverage Gap Medicaid coverage matters for millions of low-income Americans, and especially for those with ongoing and serious health challenges. A source of comprehensive and affordable coverage, Medicaid has long been a cornerstone of federal and s...
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Access to Care Among Children: How Does Medicaid Do in Closing the Gaps? While Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have become increasingly important sources of health coverage for low-income children in all racial and ethnic groups, the program...