What are the advantages of Medicaid?

Advantages of Medicaid

* Affordability: Medicaid is a health insurance program for people with low income and limited resources. Premiums are usually low or free, and copayments and deductibles are also often low or free.

* Comprehensive coverage: Medicaid covers a wide range of health care services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries, prescription drugs, mental health services, and long-term care.

* Access to care: Medicaid provides access to a network of providers who accept the program's low rates. Many doctors and hospitals participate in Medicaid, so those enrolled in the program typically have good access to care.

* Portability: Medicaid is a federal program, so it is available in all states. If you move to a new state, you can continue to receive Medicaid coverage.

* Protections for people with disabilities: Medicaid offers a number of protections for people with disabilities, including the right to choose their own doctors and providers, the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and the right to appeal any decisions made about their care.