Number: RL33202
Title: Mediciad: A Primer
Authors: Elicia J. Herz, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report describes the basic elements of Medicaid, focusing on federal rules governing who is eligible, what services are covered, how the program is financed and how beneficiaries share in the cost, how providers are paid, and the role of special waivers in expanding eligibility and modifying benefits. Basic program statistics and citations to in-depth CRS reports on specific topics are provided.
Pages: 16
Date: January 17, 2008