Medicaid branding hides recipients from the program
Many Americans unknowingly carry insurance cards from private firms while relying on Medicaid funded care. States rename programs like Sooner Care and Medi-Cal, while private insurers run most plans. Experts warn branding confuses beneficiaries and fuels debate on proposed federal funding cuts.
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