It’s a Federal and State program funded via your Social Security tax dollars.
It’s designed to pay for Nursing Home care of Elder’s or the Disabled.
There is an “Income & Asset Test” that must be met in order to qualify.

Medicaid provides a broad level of health care coverage including:

• Doctor’s Visits
• Hospital Expenses, Nursing Home Rehab and Resident Services
• In 2009, the average monthly nursing home bill was between $6,000 to $8,000 per month in the state of Florida.
• Once on Medicaid, your obligation to the nursing home is your monthly income, minus a Personal Needs Allowance.
• With planning, your assets can be protected.