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Comparing Candidates, and Medicaid in Two States

In this Week in Review of the Insurance blog, you will find a brief description of all of the different blogs that went up in the past week. This time around, there is information about the Medicaid programs in two states and part of my series that compares what each of the candidates for the 2012 Presidential Election plan to do with various types of health insurance coverage. Alabama Has a Plan First Program The Medicaid program in Alabama includes a Family Planning program called Plan First. It covers family planning services, only, for women who are between the ages … Continue reading →

Florida has Several Medicaid Programs for Pregnant Women

Part of the Medicaid program in every state includes a portion that covers the health care needs of women who are pregnant. In Florida, there are several portions of their Medicaid program that are set up to cover women who are pregnant. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage for people who are low-income and who cannot afford to buy a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. Medicaid is also funded by the government of an individual state. … Continue reading →