Title XIX of the Social Security Act is a program that provides medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources. The program, known as Medicaid, became law in 1965. Medicaid is a jointly funded venture between the Federal and State governments to assist states in the provision/ implementation of adequate medical care to eligible needy persons.

Although the Federal government provides broad guidelines for Medicaid, each individual state is responsible for:

     1. establishing its own eligibility standards;
     2. determining the type, amount, duration, and scope of services;
     3. setting the rate of payment for services; and
     4. administration of its own Medicaid program.

Thus, Medicaid program benefits vary considerably from state to state, as well as within each state over time.

If you would like to know more about the Medicaid program in your state, click here.

(NOTE:  This page only shows the websites for Medicaid programs per state, to visit a state website of your choice, you will need to write the address down and type it into the address bar at the top of the screen.)

If you are a California resident and would like to know more about Medicaid in California (known as Medi-Cal) click here to read many of the frequently asked questions.

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