Medicaid

The Medicaid program inUnited States, created on July 30, 1965 provides health insurance forpoor. Itadministered byCentersMedicareMedicaid Services (CMS) (formerlyHealth Care Financing Administration) inUnited States DepartmentHealthHuman Services. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was established1997.

Important Legislation

• 1965 PL 89-97 Medicaid
• 1997 PL 105-33 Balanced Budget Act (Children’s Health Insurance Program)

See also:

• Medicare (United States)