Medicaid, also called the Medical Assistance Program, is a program that provides health coverage to some low-income Rhode Island residents. Medicaid covers families with children and pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities, if state and federal guidelines are met.  Certain legal residents who are not U.S. citizens may be eligible for Medicaid. For children and families, Medicaid offers 2 special programs called RIte Care and RIte Share.