Providing coverage to our most vulnerable populations

Public programs insure a disproportionate percent of Americans with disabilities or severe health problems, and individuals with limited income or savings. Medicaid, for example, covers individuals who qualify for Supplemental Security Income due to a disability. Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities account for 16 percent of enrollees but 45 percent of benefit spending. Program improvements can still be made, but Medicaid’s services have adapted to this population’s needs, covering home- and community-based long-term care as well as support services like targeted case management and rehabilitation servicesPublic programs insure a disproportionate percent of Americans with disabilities or severe health problems, and individuals with limited income or savings. Medicaid, for example, covers individuals who qualify for Supplemental Security Income due to a disability. Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities account for 16 percent of enrollees but 45 percent of benefit spending. Program improvements can still be made, but Medicaid’s services have adapted to this population’s needs, covering home- and community-based long-term care as well as support services like targeted case management and rehabilitation services