Title II. The Role of Public Programs

Medicaid

Beginning in April of this year, States will be allowed to expand Medicaid eligibility to more individuals.  Starting on January 1, 2014, all low-income, non-elderly and non-disabled individuals will be eligible for Medicaid.  This includes unemployed adults and working families – all people with income below $29,000 for a family of four (133% of poverty).  

The Federal Government will support States by providing 100% of the cost of newly eligible people between 2014 and 2016, 95% of the costs in 2017, 94% of the costs in 2018, 93% of the costs in 2019, and 90 percent matching for subsequent years.

The President’s Bill also recognizes the early investment that some States have made in helping the uninsured by expanding Medicaid to adults with income below 100% of poverty by increasing those States’ matching rate for the cost of childless adults.  It phases up the Federal matching payments so it is equal to that for the cost of newly eligible people by 2019  The President’s Bill also provides additional assistance to the Territories by providing them with an additional $2 billion and the option to establish an Exchange.

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