Medicaid is the nations largest publicly funded health and LTSS insurance program for people with low incomes.

For these individuals, Medicaid becomes a program of last resort.

That decision is now pending appeal.

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It assessed familiarity, satisfaction, and plan switching.

Health care provider and patient

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Navigating the Medicare Coverage Maze: Challenges and Policy Solutions

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