What Changes are Likely with Medicaid?

July 18, 2017

 

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Just exactly what does Medicaid do?

There is an ongoing attempt to repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) which is expected to have a major impact on Medicaid.  Medicaid touches us at many points in our lives.

NPR recently published a list of some lesser known facts about Medicaid in "From Birth To Death, Medicaid Affects The Lives of Millions," including:

  • It is very expensive. Medicaid currently takes up approximately 10% of the federal budget. State governments contribute even more on top of that to the costs of the program.
  • Half of all births in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid. The program has been expanded many times to include more and more pregnant women.
  • Some 62% of nursing home residents receive their care through Medicaid.
  • Disabled people (and the people who take care of them) are often eligible to receive their care through Medicaid.
  • Medicaid is a major source of funding for the fight against opioid addiction.

Call (443) 470-3599 today and schedule a consultation with Maryland Attorney Britt L. Stouffer to learn more about Estate or Elder Law and how she can help you.

Reference: NPR (June 27, 2017) "From Birth To Death, Medicaid Affects The Lives of Millions."

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