Medicaid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-002159",
  "term": "Medicaid",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families, including children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Eligibility requirements and the scope of covered services vary by state, but the federal government mandates certain basic benefits. This program is a primary source of healthcare funding for many vulnerable populations in the United States.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/medicaid/"
}