Why Does Enrollment in Medicaid Typically Increase During Times of Economic

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why does enrollment in Medicaid typically increase during times of economic downturn?

• A) People who lose their jobs often lose their employer-sponsored health insurance.
• B) People run out of unemployment insurance and turn to Medicaid.
• C) People are unwilling to pay the higher premiums of private insurance when the economy is uncertain.
• D) People postpone elective, noncritical medical care.

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