Question 1

In 2015, the Medicaid overall spending was higher than expected by:&#10;A) 49%&#10;B) 50%&#10;C) 60%&#10;D) 62%

Accepted Answer

Medicaid overall spending was higher than expected by 62% in 2015.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program, so eligibility standards vary by state, and it is not solely funded by federal tax revenues. Not everyone in the poverty-level population is eligible, as eligibility criteria can vary. Approximately 20% of Medicaid spending is indeed for nursing home and home health care for the elderly.

Question 3

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

Research generally shows that Medicaid coverage is associated with similar or sometimes better health outcomes compared to being uninsured, but not necessarily better than other forms of insurance.

Question 4

Medicare and Medicaid were enacted by the Johnson administration in 1965 as amendments to which federal law already in existence?
a. Welfare Act of 1960.
b. Social Security Act.
c. Employee Retirement and Income Security Act.
d. Managed Care Act.
e. Equal Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

Medicare and Medicaid were enacted as amendments to the Social Security Act of 1935.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a significant source of health coverage for low-income Americans, and a substantial portion of those living below the poverty level are enrolled in the program.

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

Federal law mandates that states provide Medicaid coverage to pregnant women with incomes up to at least 133% of the federal poverty level, though states can choose to expand coverage beyond this minimum threshold.

Question 7

The most significant expansion of Medicaid since its inception occurred in 1997 and is referred to as&#10;a. SCHIP.&#10;b. SHIP.&#10;c. TANF.&#10;d. AFDC.

Accepted Answer

The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was established in 1997 to expand Medicaid coverage to uninsured children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruling in June 2012 made the Medicaid expansion optional for states, not mandatory.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Empirical research has shown that Medicaid expansion can lead to an increase in the birthrate among the eligible population, as it provides more access to healthcare services, including prenatal and maternity care, which can encourage family planning and childbirth.

Deck 13: Medicaid