Define Medicaid

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Medicaid is a "jointly funded, federal-state health insurance for certain low-income and needy people. It covers approximately 36 million individuals including children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments." Medicaid resembles managed care, in that the patient is restricted to a network of providers, must get a preauthorization for procedures, and needs referrals to see any specialist.