I always struggle with equating Medicaid with insurance. At least in cancer, Medicaid does provide the safety net for catastrophic costs, but it does not cover important services like lymphedema therapy (more than 3 visits a year) and breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. What would really be interesting is if people were randomized to Medicaid versus a tricked out commercial plan.
I always struggle with equating Medicaid with insurance. At least in cancer, Medicaid does provide the safety net for catastrophic costs, but it does not cover important services like lymphedema therapy (more than 3 visits a year) and breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. What would really be interesting is if people were randomized to Medicaid versus a tricked out commercial plan.