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Are Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare considered Federal financial assistance?

Medicaid and CHIP are considered federal financial assistance. Medicare Part A is also considered federal financial assistance. However, the receipt of Medicare Part B is not considered federal financial assistance. Medicare Part C and Part D are considered federal financial assistance.

Content created by Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Content last reviewed September 1, 2015

Are Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare considered Federal financial assistance?

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