Medicaid is a form of medical insurance available for many people who are in certain income brackets which qualifies them to receive this government funded insurance coverage. Whether or not a person is qualified for Medicaid doesn't only depend upon their earnings however, and individuals shouldn't assume they don't qualify simply because they earn a good income. By way of example, men and women who have many dependents may be eligible for Medicaid even though they make what would be considered a reasonable income. Medicaid may also cover the expense of rehab, if someone has been abusing drugs or alcohol and requires rehab. There are many alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs which accept Medicaid, but various states have different rules for what sorts of rehabilitation are covered. Certain states only cover outpatient rehabilitation services by way of example while other states cover more extensive treatment such as a residential stay in long-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. If someone is involved in drug abuse and wants help, they can use their Medicaid health coverage to get this treatment. If they do not have Medicaid and also don't have the money or another form of health care insurance to cover rehabilitation, they could see if they qualify for Medicaid and then sign up for an alcohol and drug treatment program which is approved within their state.