the medicaid program: an overview
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The Medicaid Program: An Overview. Montana Health Care Forum Conference November 28, 2012 Presentation by: Rebecca Kellenberg, MPP Kellenberg Consulting, LLC. Who Qualifies for Medicaid?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MONTANA HEALTH CARE FORUM CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
PRESENTATION BY:
REBECCA KELLENBERG, MPP
KELLENBERG CONSULTING, LLC
The Medicaid Program: An Overview
Who Qualifies for Medicaid?
To qualify for Medicaid, a person must meet financial criteria and also belong to one of Medicaid’s categorically eligible groups: Children Pregnant women Adults with dependent children People with severe disabilities Seniors
Montana Income Levels for Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility
250%
150%
55% 32% 0%
Montana Medicaid Annual Income Eligibility Thresholds - Family of 3
Medicaid provides benefits that reflect the needs of the populations it serves
Health Coverage Improves Access to Care: Percent of Children With a Usual Source of Care or Saw a Doctor in the Last Six Months, 2009
How is Medicaid Paid For?A State and Federal Partnership
Medicaid Provides Support for Providers and Services in the Health Care System
Aged, Blind and Disabled account for 66% of Expenditures in Montana
Source: The Montana Medicaid Program: Report to 2011 Legislature
Nationally, the top 5% of enrollees account for more than half of Medicaid Spending, 2009
Changes in Medicaid Costs Per Enrollee, 2000-2009
Summary
Medicaid plays an important role in providing health coverage to children, pregnant women, elderly and disabled.
Through a state and federal partnership, Medicaid finances a broad spectrum of health care services.
More than half of Medicaid dollars are spent on aged, blind and disabled populations.
Medicaid is a lean program, especially given its important role in providing coverage for a low-income, high risk population.
Contact Info
Rebecca Kellenberg, M.P.P.Kellenberg Consulting, LLC
Missoula, MT406-529-9825