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Publication Date: January 2003
Publisher: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Author(s):
Research Area: Health
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This issue paper describes the medically needy option to qualify for Medicaid coverage, describes how it works for people with disabilities; the elderly, and low-income families; and highlights some key issues surrounding the program. Included in the paper are hypothetical examples of ways in which individuals can qualify for Medicaid as medically needy.