30 Questions
Which group generally makes up the largest proportion of the Medicaid population?
Children
What is the role of state and federal governments in financing and administering Medicaid?
States and federal government collaborate in both financing and administering Medicaid
What does Medicaid provide overall?
Medical assistance to eligible, needy Americans
How much of Americans are covered by Medicaid?
Nearly 20%
In how many states and territories is Medicaid available?
50 states and 6 territories
What kind of partnership is Medicaid considered to be?
Federal and State partnership
What is the federal support percentage range for Medicaid, as mentioned in the text?
50% to 77%
What is the primary reason for Medicaid being called an entitlement program?
It has no limit on spending if the criteria are met
Which group of individuals consumes the highest percentage of Medicaid resources?
Blind and disabled
In 2016, what percentage of non-elderly females made up the Medicaid population?
52%
What best describes the eligibility criteria for Medicaid according to the text?
There are three groups of persons eligible for Medicaid
What is a characteristic of Medicaid recipients?
Majority children
What percentage of federal support does the poorest state, Mississippi, receive for Medicaid?
76.9%
Which type of healthcare providers are covered under optional Medicaid services?
Out-Patient Rx Drugs
What determines the wealth of a state in relation to Medicaid funding?
Per capita income
Which type of healthcare service is NOT required for Federal funding under Medicaid?
Out-Patient Rx Drugs
How much of Nebraska's Medicaid funding comes from federal support?
57.5%
Which state receives 50% of Medicaid funding from Federal funds and 50% from State funds?
Mississippi
What are the four groups that must be covered for a state to receive federal money for the Medicaid program?
Families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Persons on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Women classified as poor, and Children classified as poor
What did the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act of 1996 change in regards to Medicaid eligibility?
It set a limit of 5 years for cash welfare payments, impacting eligibility for Medicaid.
Who are poor persons that may qualify for Medicaid benefits based on the text?
Persons who do not meet the criteria for other assistance programs but are classified as poor
What was the program called before families received 'Aid to Families with Dependent Children'?
Aid to Dependent Families
What is NOT an automatic Federal requirement for a citizen to receive Medicaid benefits?
Receiving cash welfare payments for over 5 years
Which group of individuals is covered by Medicaid if they are poor and don't qualify for other specific programs?
Women and children classified as poor
What type of financial assistance is provided to states under the TANF program?
Limited cash support for persons in need
Under the TANF program, what changed regarding the coverage of families receiving cash welfare payments?
States have the option to cover families at their discretion
Who falls under the Optional eligibility groups for Medicaid coverage?
Women and children who are not Mandated Categorically Needy
What is the 'Spend down' process in relation to qualifying for Medicaid coverage?
Going through all one's personal money until income qualifies for Medicaid
What is the responsibility of states in terms of Medicaid administration?
Designating a single agency within state guidelines
What does the Federal Matching Assistance Percentage (FMAP) determine?
The percentage of state contribution required for Medicaid programs
Test your knowledge on who is eligible for Medicaid based on the mandated categorically needy groups that must be covered to receive federal funding for the program. Topics include families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and specific criteria for coverage.
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