The States usually provide needy individuals with immediate medical assistance. States have 60 days to resubmit revised applications. The number of Medicaid enrollees in fiscal year 1999 was 32,900,000. It is estimated that there will be 33,400,000 Medicaid enrollees in fiscal year 2000 and an estimated 33,900,000 Medicaid enrollees in fiscal year 2001. Contact the Associate Regional Administrator, Division of Medicaid, Health Care Financing Administration.
Federal funds are available to match State expenditures for medical care.
Under the Act, the Federal share for medical services may range from 50 percent to 83 percent. Statistical factors for eligibility do not apply to this program. The needy receive medical assistance as necessary. States receive funds quarterly. The Electronic Transfer System will be used by States for monthly cash draws on the Federal Reserve Bank.