US Medical Term · insurance
Medicaid
Medicaid
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Medicaid |
| Spanish (Español) | Medicaid |
| Chinese (中文) | 医疗补助 |
| Korean (한국어) | 메디케이드 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Medicaid |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Medicaid |
| Portuguese (Português) | Medicaid |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เมดิเคด |
| Japanese (日本語) | メディケイド（低所得者医療扶助） |
What it means
Medicaid is a joint federal-state health insurance program that provides coverage to low-income individuals and families, including children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Eligibility and benefits vary by state. The ACA expanded Medicaid eligibility in participating states to cover adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Medicaid is generally free or very low-cost for enrollees. It is administered by state agencies and may go by different names in different states.
Related terms
Related guide
→ US Guide: medicaid and chipSources
Last reviewed: September 2026