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The Medicaid program provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals meeting specific criteria such as being U.S. citizens or lawful immigrants, pregnant women, newborns, children up to 18 years (some states up to 21 years), and aged, blind, or disabled individuals. Financial eligibility is determined by federal poverty levels, with an income threshold of $22,050 for a family of four in 2009.
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Medicaid Eligibility • Low-income by federal poverty level (FPL)--$22,050 for family of 4 (2009) • US citizen or lawful immigrant • Pregnant women and newborns • Children 18 years and younger (some states cover up to 21 yrs of age) • Aged, blind, and/or disabled