Which of the Following Is True of How the U

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how the U.S.government handles ensuring health care to the poor and the elderly?

• A)Medicare provides health care to the poor,and Medicaid provides health care to the elderly.
• B)Medicare provides health care to the elderly,and Medicaid provides health care to the poor.
• C)Medicare replaced Medicaid in order to provide health care to poor people as well as the elderly.
• D)Medicaid replaced Medicare in order to provide health care to poor people as well as the elderly.

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