Medicaid & The 44th Distict

Medicaid is the state's health care program for low income families, children, the disabled and the elderly.  I just received the 2013 "Medicaid at a Glance" report for the 44th District. 

Here's some interesting statistics about your community. 

Total Allowed Costs:  $39,574,482

Covered Population
11,402 people or about 14.1% of 44th District residents.

• 8,533 Children (75%)
• 866 Blind & Disabled (8%)
• 631 Adults (6%)
• 586 Pregnant Women (5%)
• 465 Aged (4%)
• 311 Other (3%)

Of this population, 105 people are disabled in home/community-based waiver programs.  47 are in nursing home facilities. 

Most Utilized Hospitals

• Inova Fairfax Hospital
• The Alexandria Hospital
• Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington
• Mt. Vernon Hospital
• Potomac Hospital Corporation

Most Utilized Nursing Facilities

• Manor Care of Alexandria, Virginia LLC
• Mount Vernon Nursing Center
• Woodbine Rehabilitation Health Center LLC
• Manor Care of Arlington, Virginia LLC
• Sleepy Hollow Manor