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What does Medicaid mean?

A joint federal-state program covering eligible people under rules that vary by state and eligibility group.

Illustration — not a plan price

Apply through the state or Marketplace for an official decision; income is only one part of eligibility.

The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.

Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.

Source: Medicaid.gov — Eligibility · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026

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