Medicaid is a healthcare program that is predominantly funded by the United States federal government; however, the individual states have the option to supplement funding and expand on the coverage mandated by the federal government. Medicaid is also administered by the individual states, meaning the eligibility guidelines and benefits offered will differ somewhat from one state to another. California’s Medicaid program is known as Medi-Cal. Basic Medicaid typically covers things such as:
– Doctor visits
– Prescriptions
– Hospital stays
– Emergency care
– Preventative care
– Nursing home care
