As with any law — especially one with a long reach and a life of at least 50 years — a patchwork of changes has adjusted Medicaid this way and that. Overall, the changes have expanded the list of people who are eligible for Medicaid and given them a broader array of care options.

To celebrate Medicaid's 50th anniversary, here is a timeline of the law's evolution.

1960s & '70s

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