Medicaid Is a Joint Federal and State Program That Provides

question 192

Multiple Choice

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides healthcare coverage for low-income, medically needy, and disabled individuals. Under the terms of this joint sponsorship, the

• A) Federal government is responsible for making all claim payments
• B) Federal government is responsible for determining the basic benefits that must be provided to eligible Medicaid beneficiaries
• C) State governments are responsible for setting minimum standards regarding eligibility, benefit coverage, and provider participation and reimbursement
• D) State governments are responsible for establishing overall regulation of the Medicaid program

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