Glossary
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Medically Needy
A category of Medicaid eligibility for individuals whose income is too high to qualify for traditional Medicaid but have significant medical expenses. Medically needy programs allow people to "spend down" their income on medical costs to become eligible.
A category of Medicaid eligibility for individuals whose income is too high to qualify for traditional Medicaid but have significant medical expenses. Medically needy programs allow people to "spend down" their income on medical costs to become eligible.
Spend-Down (Medicaid)
A process by which individuals who have income above their state’s Medicaid eligibility threshold can still qualify for Medicaid by spending their excess income on medical expenses. Once they spend down to the eligibility level, Medicaid covers remaining healthcare costs.
A process by which individuals who have income above their state’s Medicaid eligibility threshold can still qualify for Medicaid by spending their excess income on medical expenses. Once they spend down to the eligibility level, Medicaid covers remaining healthcare costs.