A Key Reason That Medicaid Spending Is Greater for the Elderly

question 33

Multiple Choice

A key reason that Medicaid spending is greater for the elderly than children is that

• A)children generally come from wealthier households.
• B)the elderly are more likely to suffer from costlier diseases.
• C)the elderly are more likely to require nursing home care.
• D)the elderly are more likely to suffer from costlier diseases and require nursing home care.

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