Medicaid is the nation's public health insurance program for low-income Americans, financing health and long term care services for more than 50 million individuals. Federal and state spending on Medicaid beneficiaries has become a target for legislators intent on controlling health care costs. As an optional benefit in states, physical therapy services are often in line to be cut or eliminated. This section of the APTA Web site will help you understand more about Medicaid and provide resources to help you get involved in the issue.

The federal government funds 50 to 77 perrcent of Medicaid spending.  Consequently, the relationship between federal policy and state policy runs on parallel tracks.  This section helps you stay up-to-date on federal happenings and the potential impact on your state and you.