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Which government entities jointly fund the Medicaid program?
Which government entities jointly fund the Medicaid program?
Which agency reviews and approves state Medicaid program plans?
Which agency reviews and approves state Medicaid program plans?
What is the primary purpose of the Medicaid program?
What is the primary purpose of the Medicaid program?
Who establishes the broad guidelines for the Medicaid program?
Who establishes the broad guidelines for the Medicaid program?
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Which services are recognized as covered services under the Medicaid program?
Which services are recognized as covered services under the Medicaid program?
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Study Notes
Medicaid Program Overview
- Medicaid is a joint federal-state program providing medical care to low-income individuals and the medically needy.
Medicaid Funding
- Funded by both federal and state governments.
Coverage of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services
- Recognized as covered services under the Medicaid program.
Federal Government Role
- Establishes broad guidelines for Medicaid programs.
State Government Role
- Administers its own program.
- Establishes own income eligibility standards.
- Determines type, amount, duration, and scope of services covered.
- Sets payment rates for services.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Role
- Reviews and approves state program plans.
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Description
Explore the Medicaid program, a joint federal and state government initiative to provide medical care to low-income individuals and those considered medically needy, with a focus on audiology and speech-language pathology services.
