The story of Medicaid comes alive for readers in this strong narrative, including detailed accounts of important policy changes and extensive use of interviews.

In 1965, the United States government enacted legislation to provide low-income individuals with quality health care and related services. Initially viewed as t

Medicaid, one of the largest federal programs in the United States, gives grants to states to provide health insurance for over 60 million low-income Americans.

This essential guide for libraries, policy makers, and anyone concerned with health care in America has now been fully updated Readers will find updated informa

"Medicaid is a big deal. It is the U.S. health insurance safety net for low-income pregnant women and children, but it also affects many people above the povert