Medicaid Social Media Toolkit

Welcome to AAHD’s Social Media Toolkit for Medicaid.* This toolkit provides sample social media posts as well as graphics and relevant hashtags which can be combined to promote the importance of the Medicaid program and how important it is for people with disabilities.

Click here to download this toolkit in a zip drive

Sample Tweets/Facebook Posts

See graphics at the bottom of the page which can be used with these messages

Medicaid Facts

Did you know that the #Medicaid program covers 1 in 5 Americans? Find out if you qualify at https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/
Did you know that 1 out of 3 children receive coverage through Medicaid or CHIP?
Did you know there are two pathways that are available to children with disabilities to receive Medicaid? For more information check out https://www.macpac.gov/subtopic/children-with-disabilities/
Did you know over 10 million qualify for #Medicaid based on a disability? Check out this link to learn more on eligibility https://www.macpac.gov/subtopic/people-with-disabilities/
#Medicaid covers over 35.7 million children in 48 states across the country. #GetCoveredNow
According to @macpacgov, Medicaid and CHIP are important sources of coverage for pregnant women, paying for half of the four million annual births in the U.S.
Medicaid managed care organizations treat three times more neonatal intensive care unit admissions than commercial plans and save thousands of babies per year.
Did you know that nationally, #Medicaid is comparable to private insurance for access to care. https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/
#Medicaid is efficient and costs for enrollees are lower than private insurance. https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/

Medicaid Impact Populations

Did you know over 10 million qualify for #Medicaid based on a disability?
45% of nonelderly adults with a disability get coverage through #Medicaid
Did you know that 1 out of 3 children receive coverage through #Medicaid or CHIP?
#Medicaid aids 10 million Medicare beneficiaries
62% of nursing home residents use #Medicaid services and benefits
#Medicaid pays for 46% of the $100 billion spent on nursing home services annually
Did you know that 38% of children get coverage through #Medicaid programs?
76% of children below 100% of the federal poverty level receive #Medicaid services
17% of parents receive #Medicaid coverage.
Did you know that 49% of pregnant women receive benefits through #Medicaid

Medicaid Benefits

Did you know that #Medicaid covers many benefits like ______?
- Enter one of these in the blank line:
  - Inpatient hospital services
  - Outpatient hospital services
  - EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) Services
  - Home health services
  - Nursing Facility Services
  - Physician services
  - Rural health clinic services
  - Federally qualified health center services
  - Laboratory and X-ray services
  - Family planning services
  - Nurse Midwife services
  - Certified Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner services
  - Freestanding Birth Center services (when licensed or otherwise recognized by the state)
  - Transportation to medical care
  - Tobacco cessation counseling for pregnant women
#Medicaid benefits reflect the needs of the population it serves
Individuals with disabilities receive benefits on several different levels through #Medicaid
- Children with autism receive in-home therapy and speech and occupational therapy
- People with Cerebral Palsy receive assistance to gain independence. This includes personal care, case management and assistive technology
- People with HIV/AIDS receive physician services and prescription drugs
- People with mental illness receive physician services and prescription drugs
Did you know that more than 50% of long-term care financing is done through #Medicaid
Did you know that 21% of the costs for substance abuses services are covered by #Medicaid
#Medicaid provides screening programs such as the EPSDT benefit to ensure kids with autism have access to the care they need. @MedicaidGov