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Which group generally makes up the largest proportion of the Medicaid population?
Which group generally makes up the largest proportion of the Medicaid population?
What is the role of state and federal governments in financing and administering Medicaid?
What is the role of state and federal governments in financing and administering Medicaid?
What does Medicaid provide overall?
What does Medicaid provide overall?
How much of Americans are covered by Medicaid?
How much of Americans are covered by Medicaid?
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In how many states and territories is Medicaid available?
In how many states and territories is Medicaid available?
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What kind of partnership is Medicaid considered to be?
What kind of partnership is Medicaid considered to be?
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What is the federal support percentage range for Medicaid, as mentioned in the text?
What is the federal support percentage range for Medicaid, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary reason for Medicaid being called an entitlement program?
What is the primary reason for Medicaid being called an entitlement program?
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Which group of individuals consumes the highest percentage of Medicaid resources?
Which group of individuals consumes the highest percentage of Medicaid resources?
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In 2016, what percentage of non-elderly females made up the Medicaid population?
In 2016, what percentage of non-elderly females made up the Medicaid population?
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What best describes the eligibility criteria for Medicaid according to the text?
What best describes the eligibility criteria for Medicaid according to the text?
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What is a characteristic of Medicaid recipients?
What is a characteristic of Medicaid recipients?
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What percentage of federal support does the poorest state, Mississippi, receive for Medicaid?
What percentage of federal support does the poorest state, Mississippi, receive for Medicaid?
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Which type of healthcare providers are covered under optional Medicaid services?
Which type of healthcare providers are covered under optional Medicaid services?
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What determines the wealth of a state in relation to Medicaid funding?
What determines the wealth of a state in relation to Medicaid funding?
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Which type of healthcare service is NOT required for Federal funding under Medicaid?
Which type of healthcare service is NOT required for Federal funding under Medicaid?
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How much of Nebraska's Medicaid funding comes from federal support?
How much of Nebraska's Medicaid funding comes from federal support?
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Which state receives 50% of Medicaid funding from Federal funds and 50% from State funds?
Which state receives 50% of Medicaid funding from Federal funds and 50% from State funds?
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What are the four groups that must be covered for a state to receive federal money for the Medicaid program?
What are the four groups that must be covered for a state to receive federal money for the Medicaid program?
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What did the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act of 1996 change in regards to Medicaid eligibility?
What did the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act of 1996 change in regards to Medicaid eligibility?
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Who are poor persons that may qualify for Medicaid benefits based on the text?
Who are poor persons that may qualify for Medicaid benefits based on the text?
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What was the program called before families received 'Aid to Families with Dependent Children'?
What was the program called before families received 'Aid to Families with Dependent Children'?
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What is NOT an automatic Federal requirement for a citizen to receive Medicaid benefits?
What is NOT an automatic Federal requirement for a citizen to receive Medicaid benefits?
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Which group of individuals is covered by Medicaid if they are poor and don't qualify for other specific programs?
Which group of individuals is covered by Medicaid if they are poor and don't qualify for other specific programs?
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What type of financial assistance is provided to states under the TANF program?
What type of financial assistance is provided to states under the TANF program?
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Under the TANF program, what changed regarding the coverage of families receiving cash welfare payments?
Under the TANF program, what changed regarding the coverage of families receiving cash welfare payments?
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Who falls under the Optional eligibility groups for Medicaid coverage?
Who falls under the Optional eligibility groups for Medicaid coverage?
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What is the 'Spend down' process in relation to qualifying for Medicaid coverage?
What is the 'Spend down' process in relation to qualifying for Medicaid coverage?
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What is the responsibility of states in terms of Medicaid administration?
What is the responsibility of states in terms of Medicaid administration?
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What does the Federal Matching Assistance Percentage (FMAP) determine?
What does the Federal Matching Assistance Percentage (FMAP) determine?
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