In Some States, a Spend-Down Program Requires That Individuals Must

question 45

Multiple Choice

In some states, a spend-down program requires that individuals must spend a portion of their income or resources each month on medical expenses before:

• A) Medicare begins paying for services.
• B) Medicaid begins paying for services.
• C) a deductible is paid.
• D) a coinsurance amount applies.

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