A federal assistance program that helps pay for the medical care and nursing home care of individuals who cannot pay for their care. The medical services that may be paid for by Medical Assistance (MA) include: - Physician care - Hospital care - Prescriptions - Eye care - Routine dental care - Mental health treatment - Chemical dependency care - Nursing home care - Reimbursement for medical transportation and other health care access services available NOTE: Individuals may be eligible only for Medical Assistance (MA) or they may also be eligible for one of the cash assistance programs and/or Food Support (SNAP). Those who receive cash through MFIP or MSA will, with few exceptions, also receive Medical Assistance (MA). Medical Assistance (MA) is different from Medicare. People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD).