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Does Medicaid cover the same things in every state?

Medicaid is a joint federal-state program, and states have real flexibility in eligibility rules, covered benefits beyond the federal minimum, and whether they've adopted ACA Medicaid expansion.

Answer

false

Plain-English explanation

Medicaid is a joint federal-state program, and states have real flexibility in eligibility rules, covered benefits beyond the federal minimum, and whether they've adopted ACA Medicaid expansion.

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Call if you're moving states or unsure whether your Medicaid coverage or eligibility will look different somewhere else.

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