What does Medicaid provide?

Medicaid provides medical care for individuals and families with low income, making it a crucial safety net for the poor. Established in 1965 as part of the Social Security Act, Medicaid is funded jointly by the federal and state governments and offers health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. This program not only helps alleviate the financial burden associated with healthcare costs but also ensures that vulnerable populations receive necessary medical services.

While other answers may pertain to different types of social support—such as Medicare, which is designed specifically for the elderly, or housing assistance and unemployment benefits, which serve different societal needs—they do not describe the primary function of Medicaid, which is to provide health coverage to those with limited financial resources.