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Medicaid in Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota

It has been a while since I have written a Week In Review for the Insurance Blog. Now is a good time to continue it. This will give you a quick way to “ketchup” with whatever blogs you may have missed . These blogs appeared between August 12, 2012, and August 18, 2012. Medicaid in Oklahoma is Called SoonerCare Oklahoma makes it easy to find out the eligibility requirements for their Medicaid, or “SoonerCare” program. The term “Sooner” is something that is unique to Oklahoma. Child Health is Oklahoma’s Medicaid for Kids Every state has a portion of the Medicaid … Continue reading →

South Dakota has Women’s Services Program for Pregnant Women

Many states have a portion of their Medicaid program that is designed to cover the cost of medical care for pregnant women. In South Dakota, the program is called Women’s Services. A woman can receive limited medical coverage, or full medical coverage, through it. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase a health insurance plan from a private company. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and the government of an individual state. In South Dakota, the Medicaid … Continue reading →

South Dakota’s CHIP Covers Kids Under Age 19

Part of the Medicaid program in every state includes a portion that is designed to cover children. In South Dakota, the program is called CHIP or Children’s Health Insurance Program. It covers kids who are younger than the age of 19. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase health insurance from a private company. Some states do a better job of covering people than other states do. Medicaid is partially funded by the federal government and it is also … Continue reading →