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Medicaid Program

The Medicaid program and its relationship to the US welfare system.

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Jan 24, 2026
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Welfare, common misconceptions

The word “welfare” bundles many different programs—, , , housing aid, tax credits and more—and public perception is shaped more by political storytelling than by data about who uses these benefits and...

Jan 25, 2026
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How do 2026 Medicaid income limits compare to 2025 and when are updates published?

Most moved only modestly above 2025 levels: federal SSI-related thresholds rose (driving nursing-home caps to about $2,982/month), while many MAGI-based expansion and family thresholds await official ...