What type of health coverage does Medicaid Expansion provide?

Medicaid Expansion specifically aims to increase access to health coverage for low-income individuals and families. It was introduced under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to extend Medicaid eligibility to a broader population that previously did not qualify due to income limits. This expansion helps to fill the gap for those who earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid but still do not earn enough to afford private insurance.

By focusing on low-income individuals and families, Medicaid Expansion ensures that vital healthcare services are accessible to a vulnerable segment of the population, thereby promoting better health outcomes and reducing healthcare disparities. This coverage typically includes a wide range of health services, including preventive care, hospitalization, mental health services, and more, ensuring that recipients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs.

The other options reflect different aspects of health coverage that do not align with the specific purpose of Medicaid Expansion: comprehensive coverage for all age groups is overly broad, short-term coverage for unemployed individuals does not capture the ongoing assistance offered by Medicaid, and supplemental coverage for veterans diverges from Medicaid's focus on low-income populations.