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Reference

Reference

Plain-English definitions for the terms you'll encounter on your financial journey.

C
CHIP📋 Government Programs

Children's Health Insurance Program is a government-funded initiative that provides low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.

D
Dual Eligibility📋 Government Programs

The status of an individual who qualifies for benefits from both the Medicare and Medicaid programs at the same time.

M
Medicaid📋 Government Programs

A joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to people with low income, including families, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Medicaid Estate Recovery📋 Government Programs

A process where a state Medicaid program seeks to be paid back from the assets of a deceased recipient for certain long-term care costs paid on their behalf.