Number: RL33083
Title: Hurricane Katrina: Medicaid Issues
Authors: Evelyne Baumrucker, April Grady, Jean Hearne, Elicia Herz, Richard Rimkunas, Julie Stone, and Karen Tritz, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report begins with a discussion of Medicaid's rules on eligibility, benefits, and financing in the context of current questions and issues raised by Hurricane Katrina. It then discusses recent actions taken by states, provides information on federal Medicaid waiver authority, and describes current federal legislation dealing with Medicaid and hurricane relief efforts.
Pages: 34
Date: December 29, 2005