Improving Maternal Health by Extending Postpartum Coverage
Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of millions of mothers and children by providing affordable health care coverage
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Value of Medicaid
Medicaid helps millions of Americans every day. It is the largest health care program in the United States, covering about 25% of the U.S. population.
Medicaid serves a diverse array of people, including millions of children, Americans 65+, people with disabilities, and 2 million veterans.
How many people does Medicaid cover?
86.7M
Total Medicaid / CHIP Enrollment
6.9M
Total CHIP Enrollment
21M
Total Medicaid Expansion Population
71.9M
Total Managed Care Enrollment
Medicaid Spotlight
Highlighting how Medicaid is using new and innovative solutions to deliver better health outcomes, promote cost savings, enhance social impact, and support a broader, more diverse population of millions of children, older adults, people with disabilities, pregnant and postpartum women, and veterans.
Children’s Health
Providing Resources to Support and Strengthen Children’s Health
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About the Alliance
The Modern Medicaid Alliance is a partnership between real Americans who value Medicaid and leading advocacy organizations. Together we educate policymakers and the public about the positive benefits and results of Medicaid.
The Modern Medicaid Alliance highlights the need for innovations in Medicaid and how the program can improve lives and save money – our goal is to ensure that Medicaid’s best solutions reach as many beneficiaries as possible.