Which act made federal funds available to states for health care for the needy?

The Kerr-Mills Act, officially known as the Kerr-Mills Health Act of 1960, was significant as it aimed to provide federal funds to states for the purpose of assisting the needy, particularly in accessing health care services. This act was designed to help elderly individuals who were unable to support themselves financially, thus allowing states to expand healthcare services for low-income populations. It laid the groundwork for future healthcare assistance programs by enabling federal funding to facilitate state-level health care initiatives, particularly for those who could not afford medical expenses.

Other acts listed, such as the Medicare Act, primarily focused on providing health insurance for specific groups (like the elderly) rather than making funds available directly to states for general health care support for the needy. The Healthcare Act and the Affordable Care Act expanded access to health insurance but did not specifically create a funding mechanism to assist states in providing health care services for the needy as the Kerr-Mills Act did.