Thread by @hannahkatch

Happy Anniversary, #Medicaid! Here are a few reasons #MedicaidWorks so well. bit.ly/2A8SFJG #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid helps seniors, people with disabilities, kids, parents, and many others live healthy lives. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid offers high-quality care. Medicaid beneficiaries are likelier than those with private coverage to say their care was excellent or very good. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid beneficiaries have a regular health care provider — an essential measure of access to care — at rates comparable to people with private coverage. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid beneficiaries are much less likely to have trouble paying for care out of pocket than those with commercial coverage and the uninsured. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid beneficiaries are also less like to forgo care due to cost than people with commercial coverage and the uninsured. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

People with #Medicaid or private coverage receive preventive services far more regularly than those who are uninsured. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid has long-term benefits for kids – it not only has a significant positive impact on children’s near- and long-term health, but it also increases their educational attainment and job earnings. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

Gaining access to #Medicaid improves access to health care. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid is more efficient and cost-effective than private insurance. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid supports work. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

#Medicaid helps hospitals keep their doors open. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

For all these reasons and many more, #Medicaid is wildly popular. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53

Happy birthday, #Medicaid! Thanks for all that you do to keep us healthy. #MedicaidWorks #HappyAnniversaryMedicaid #Medicaid53