Many Americans are familiar with employer-based health insurance. For those switching to Medicaid for the first time, it’s natural to have questions about how it works and what to expect.
In this video, learn how Medicaid works and the different benefits it provides, according to Cindy George, Senior Personal Finance Editor at GoodRx.
References
Kaiser Family Foundation (n.d.). Status of state action on the Medicaid expansion decision.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Medicaid & CHIP how-to information.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Medicaid & you: Frequently asked questions.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Medicaid eligibility.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Mandatory & optional Medicaid benefits.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Unwinding and returning to regular operations after COVID-19.
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Written by:
Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Reviewed by:
Sanjai Sinha, MDSanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.
