Medicaid - Definition and Overview

The Medicaid program in the United States, created on July 30, 1965 is a state-level funded program that provides health insurance for the poor and indigent. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration) in the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was established in 1997.

Important legislation

• 1965 PL 89-97 Medicaid
• 1997 PL 105-33 Balanced Budget Act (Children’s Health Insurance Program)

See also

• Medicare (United States)
• Medicare (Canada)

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