WK7 DISCUSSION1 HP-214

Government-sponsored insurance types are often targeted to a specific population of people. Knowing the target population can be a tool for the billing specialist. For this discussion, review the main features of Medicaid. You may utilize other sources of information for Medicaid to identify the target population for Medicaid and learn how this knowledge can assist in determining the order for billing primary and secondary insurance types.

Articulate the main features of the Medicaid plan.

Include the following aspects in the discussion:

· Discuss the features of Medicaid

· Is Medicaid solely a federal program, or is it jointly with the state level?

· Describe the characteristics of the target population for Medicaid beneficiaries