Medicaid can be a very confusing process for most individuals. Sadly a basic understanding of how Medicaid works is essential for many caregivers due to the high cost of long term care. This is especially important for those with cognitive issues such as Dementia. How do I access Medicaid? Does my family member qualify? When and in what way does it cover care costs? What is Medicaid anyways? To start, Medicaid is a program that was developed by the federal government t