What’s at Stake for Americans as Medicaid Unwinds for Many
Ask students: What is Medicaid? How many people in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid? Who are some of the people who have access to Medicaid?
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April 2, 2024
Ask students: What is Medicaid? How many people in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid? Who are some of the people who have access to Medicaid?
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Medicaid is the nation’s largest health insurance program, covering nearly 80 million people, or more than 1 in 5 Americans. For many people who have low incomes or a disability, or who are either very young or very old, it’s a vital government program. John Yang reports from Georgia for our series, “America’s Safety Net.”
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Many politicians want to tie Medicaid eligibility to work requirements. Watch the following video about Medicaid expansion in Georgia and discuss — do you think work requirements for Medicaid make sense? What are some benefits and drawbacks of requiring them?
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.