Every state has a Medicaid program. Typically, the Medicaid program of an individual state will be segmented into separate parts that are each designed to cover a particular population. At least one of them will cover women who are pregnant. In Missouri, that part is called MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women and Newborns. Medicaid is a government run, or public, form of health insurance coverage. It is designed to help people who are low-income have access to health insurance coverage, and therefore, health care. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and the government of an individual state. In … Continue reading →

Medicaid is a public health insurance program that exists in every state. Most states have a portion of their Medicaid program that is specifically designed to cover children who come from low-income families. Often, this is called CHIP, or Children’s Health Insurance Program. In Missouri, it is called HealthNet for Kids. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide affordable health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are unable to afford to purchase a health insurance plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. … Continue reading →

All states have a Medicaid program. Not every state is considerate enough to make it easy to find out important information about their Medicaid program. However, Missouri has done an excellent job of making it very simple for people to find out vital information. It is all right there, on their website. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide affordable health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are unable to afford to buy health insurance from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funding by both the federal government and by … Continue reading →