Question 1

In 2015, the Medicaid overall spending was higher than expected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  49% 
B)  50% 
C)  60% 
D)  62% 
A)  49% 
B)  50% 
C)  60% 
D)  62% D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the Medicaid program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eligibility standards are uniform across states. 
B)  The program is totally funded by federal tax revenues. 
C)  Everyone in the poverty-level population is eligible for benefits. 
D)  About 20% of total outlays are for nursing home and home health care for the elderly. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Eligibility standards are uniform across states. 
B)  The program is totally funded by federal tax revenues. 
C)  Everyone in the poverty-level population is eligible for benefits. 
D)  About 20% of total outlays are for nursing home and home health care for the elderly. 
E)  All of the above are true. D

Question 3

Empirical research indicates that the expansion of Medicaid has led to a number of unintended consequences including

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the incidence of low-birth weight babies among participants. 
B)  fewer pregnant women seeking prenatal care. 
C)  an increase in the birthrate among the eligible population. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  an increase in the incidence of low-birth weight babies among participants. 
B)  fewer pregnant women seeking prenatal care. 
C)  an increase in the birthrate among the eligible population. 
D)  all of the above. C

Question 4

Medicare and Medicaid were enacted by the Johnson administration in 1965 as amendments to which federal law already in existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Welfare Act of 1960. 
B)  Social Security Act. 
C)  Employee Retirement and Income Security Act. 
D)  Managed Care Act. 
E)  Equal Rights Act. 
A)  Welfare Act of 1960. 
B)  Social Security Act. 
C)  Employee Retirement and Income Security Act. 
D)  Managed Care Act. 
E)  Equal Rights Act.

Question 5

Currently, about 60% of all Americans younger than 65 living below the poverty level receive assistance through Medicaid

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Federal Law establishes the Medicaid eligibility threshold for pregnant women with children at a minimum of 133% of the poverty level for all states

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true about the Medicaid expansion under the ACA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Families with income less than 138% of the FPL are covered. 
B)  The federal government covered 100% of the total cost of the expansion from 2014-2016 
C)  In June 2012, the Supreme Court ruling made the expansion mandatory for the states. 
D)  Beyond 2016, the federal will pay 90% of the expansion cost, with the states paying the other 10%. 
A)  Families with income less than 138% of the FPL are covered. 
B)  The federal government covered 100% of the total cost of the expansion from 2014-2016 
C)  In June 2012, the Supreme Court ruling made the expansion mandatory for the states. 
D)  Beyond 2016, the federal will pay 90% of the expansion cost, with the states paying the other 10%.

Question 8

The most significant expansion of Medicaid since its inception occurred in 1997 and is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  SCHIP. 
B)  SHIP. 
C)  TANF. 
D)  AFDC. 
A)  SCHIP. 
B)  SHIP. 
C)  TANF. 
D)  AFDC.

Question 9

The evidence seems to indicate that Medicaid coverage is associated with better health outcomes when compared to individuals with other forms of insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In 2015, the Medicaid overall spending was higher than expected by:

Which of the following statements is true about the Medicaid program?

Empirical research indicates that the expansion of Medicaid has led to a number of unintended consequences including

Medicare and Medicaid were enacted by the Johnson administration in 1965 as amendments to which federal law already in existence?

Currently, about 60% of all Americans younger than 65 living below the poverty level receive assistance through Medicaid

Federal Law establishes the Medicaid eligibility threshold for pregnant women with children at a minimum of 133% of the poverty level for all states

Which of the following statements is not true about the Medicaid expansion under the ACA?

The most significant expansion of Medicaid since its inception occurred in 1997 and is referred to as

The evidence seems to indicate that Medicaid coverage is associated with better health outcomes when compared to individuals with other forms of insurance.

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Exam 13: Medicaid

In 2015, the Medicaid overall spending was higher than expected by:

Which of the following statements is true about the Medicaid program?

Empirical research indicates that the expansion of Medicaid has led to a number of unintended consequences including

Medicare and Medicaid were enacted by the Johnson administration in 1965 as amendments to which federal law already in existence?

Currently, about 60% of all Americans younger than 65 living below the poverty level receive assistance through Medicaid

Federal Law establishes the Medicaid eligibility threshold for pregnant women with children at a minimum of 133% of the poverty level for all states

Which of the following statements is not true about the Medicaid expansion under the ACA?

The most significant expansion of Medicaid since its inception occurred in 1997 and is referred to as

The evidence seems to indicate that Medicaid coverage is associated with better health outcomes when compared to individuals with other forms of insurance.

US Medical Care: an Uncertain Future

Using Economics to Study Health Care Issues

Analyzing Medical Care Markets

Economic Evaluation in Health Care

The Demand for Health and Medical Care

Population Health

The Market for Health Insurance

Managed Care

The Physicians Services Market

The Hospital Services Market

The Market for Pharmaceuticals

Medicare

Medical Care Systems Worldwide

Filters