It Is Difficult to Determine Whether Elderly People Are Being

question 4

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to determine whether elderly people are being denied care under Medicaid because:

• A) funding for Medicaid is under the control of private firms in the United States.
• B) states set different income limits to determine the eligibility for Medicaid.
• C) most elder people opt for Medicare instead of Medicaid.
• D) Medicaid is the least popular source of long-term care for the elderly and disabled.

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