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In What Ways Are Medicare and Medicaid Different?

When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and sound alike but work very differently. Both Medicare and Medicaid were started in 1965 under Lyndon B. Johnson's administration in response to the inability of…

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Americans Can’t Afford Doctor Visits

It would be difficult to get treatment if you were ill and had to determine whether you could afford it. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone without…

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Protection from Spousal Impoverishment

Congress created safeguards over 30 years ago to protect the savings of married couples who use Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves and funding care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow spouses…

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Redetermination of Medicaid Benefits

In Medicaid redetermination, a beneficiary's eligibility for continued coverage is reviewed by the Medicaid agency. Typically, this process occurs annually. However, during the pandemic, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requiring continuous Medicaid enrollment without redetermination until…

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