Medicaid is a government sponsored medical aid program for those with lower incomes and other special groups to provide health insurance for children, seniors, people with disabilities and so on.
Medicaid for pregnant women may differ from state to state; for instance the nomenclature for Medicaid is “TennCare” in Tennessee, referred to a “MassHealth” in Massachusetts, “Medi-Cal” in California, “Oregon Health Plan” in Oregon, and so on and about 20% of Americans are part of a Medicaid program.
Generally speaking there are three groups that are eligible to receive Medicaid – The Categorically Needy, The Medically Needy and Special Groups, though the criteria of eligibility for being part of one or the other group may differ from state to state.
There are many ways in which Medicaid for pregnant women can be of benefit
There are several factors or rather a combination of factors that determine qualification for Medicaid and the criteria for eligibility to receive it. Though low income is a factor, it is not the only factor and there are other criteria that determine eligibility for Medicaid for pregnant women , according to the website of the American Pregnancy Association–
Since Medicaid for pregnant women has several defining and eligibility criteria, it is best to contact one’s local Medicaid office to see if one qualifies.
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