On February 17, President Biden nominated Chiquita Brooks-LaSure for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS oversees both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is the national health insurance program available to people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease. Medicaid is a joint state-federal health insurance program for low-income individuals. Both programs serve people with disabilities. In addition to medical care, Medicaid also covers long term supports and services, such as residential support, personal assistance, respite care, supported living, assistive technology, and supported employment.
