HP Lecture #5: Basics of Medicaid

Core Lecture #5: Basics of Medicaid

Faculty: Theresa Tassey, MD

https://em.umaryland.edu/profiles/faculty/1746/

 

Objectives:

1. Define Medicaid.
2. Who is eligible?
3. What are the benefits?
4. Understand the funding sources.
5. What are the key features of the payment structures.
6. How was Medicaid changed by the ACA?

 

Required Reading:

1. “Medicaid, A Primer: Key Information on the Nation’s Health Coverage Program for Low-Income People” from the Kaiser Family Foundation https://kaiserfamilyfoundation.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/7334-05.pdf

2. “Medicaid” from The Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/brookings-institution/introduction-to-healthcare/v/medicaid

Lecture: Click below to begin lecture

HP Lecture 5 Video

Assessment: Click here to take assessment. 

1. One of your patient's is concerned that she will not be able to afford her daughter's care, and asks about insurance options for children. In your own words, explain the eligibility requirements for medicaid and the basic covered services to your patient.

2. Name 3 of the required covered services for medicaid beneficiaries.

3. Describe how medicaid is financed.