Medicaid’s Role in Military Family Well-Being & Economic Security

This webinar will explore Medicaid’s role in contributing to the well-being and economic security of military families. For some military families, Medicaid provides additional support not otherwise provided under TRICARE and other military and community-based services. Participants will learn about Medicaid’s role in providing health insurance coverage for eligible individuals and families. They will also learn about recent developments in Medicaid policy that are intended to address underlying threats to economic security (such as housing and food access). Because Medicaid benefits are not always fully understood or utilized, this webinar will also focus on approaches to breaking down barriers to program access.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the broad policy purposes and history of the Medicaid program, with special focus given to variability across the states in benefits, eligibility, and services.
• Highlight how Medicaid is relevant to caregiving across various stages of individual and family lifespans.
• Review Medicaid and TRICARE health benefits for “dually eligible” military families.
• Examine barriers and obstacles to accessing Medicaid and other programs due to factors associated with the social drivers of health (SDOH).
• Explore recent Medicaid services and initiatives focused on health, wellness, and economic security, as well as identify possible future developments in the Medicaid program.