Question 1

In 1965, Medicaid was created by adding ____________ to the Social Security Act.&#10;A) Title XIV&#10;B) Title XVI&#10;C) Title XIX&#10;D) Title XXI

Accepted Answer

Medicaid was established in 1965 by adding Title XIX to the Social Security Act.

Question 2

The primary goal of Medicaid is to provide _________ for low-income adults, children, pregnant, women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.&#10;A) mental health care&#10;B) health coverage&#10;C) a list of participating providers&#10;D) dental care

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a government program designed to provide health coverage to eligible low-income individuals and families, including adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.

Question 3

Federal law mandates certain groups of individuals are eligible for Medicaid. They include:&#10;A) individuals receiving supplemental security income&#10;B) individuals retiring from active duty military&#10;C) individuals receiving Medicare Part A and Part B&#10;D) individuals incarcerated for nonviolent crimes

Accepted Answer

Individuals receiving supplemental security income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid in most states, as federal law mandates coverage for this group.

Question 4

Which of the following is an optional benefit of Medicaid coverage?&#10;A) Inpatient hospital services&#10;B) Nursing facility services&#10;C) Home health services&#10;D) Respiratory care services

Accepted Answer

Respiratory care services are considered an optional benefit under Medicaid, whereas the other services listed are mandatory benefits.

Question 5

Which of the following is a mandatory benefit of Medicaid?&#10;A) Tobacco cessation counseling for pregnant women&#10;B) Dental services and checkups&#10;C) Eyeglasses and examinations&#10;D) Chiropractic services for treatment of scoliosis

Accepted Answer

Tobacco cessation counseling for pregnant women is a mandatory benefit under Medicaid, as it is part of the preventive services required for pregnant women.

Question 6

Theodore, a 62-yr-old diabetic, has Medicaid. Which of the following is a mandatory coverage for his diabetic care?&#10;A) Inpatient hospital services&#10;B) Prescription drugs&#10;C) Podiatry services&#10;D) Case management

Accepted Answer

Inpatient hospital services are a mandatory benefit under Medicaid, meaning they must be covered for eligible individuals, including those with diabetes.

Question 7

Which of the following U.S. states did not expand their Medicaid services with the establishment of services for individuals under the age of 65 with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level, as of 2019?

A) Alabama
B) Arizona
C) Massachusetts
D) Oregon

Accepted Answer

Alabama did not expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act as of 2019, while Arizona, Massachusetts, and Oregon did.

Question 8

Which of the following states did expand their Medicaid services for individuals under the age of 65 with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level as of 2019?&#10;A) Florida&#10;B) Kansas&#10;C) Michigan&#10;D) Missouri

Accepted Answer

Michigan expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by 2014, allowing individuals with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level to qualify. Florida, Kansas, and Missouri had not expanded Medicaid by 2019.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of how the PPACA attempts to reduce the number of uninsured individuals in the US with basic criteria changes for Medicaid coverage?&#10;A) Mandates coverage for pre-existing conditions&#10;B) Mandates all full-time students under the age of 26 to have Medicaid&#10;C) Mandates state-run managed care organizations for Medicaid&#10;D) Mandates a minimum income eligibility across the country

Accepted Answer

The PPACA, also known as the Affordable Care Act, expanded Medicaid eligibility to individuals with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, thereby increasing the number of people who qualify for Medicaid.

Question 10

Which law protects Medicare and Medicaid from fraud and abuse?&#10;A) Healthcare Portability and Accountability Act&#10;B) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#10;C) Managed Care Organization Act&#10;D) Stark Law

Accepted Answer

The Stark Law is designed to prevent fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid by prohibiting physician self-referral, where a physician refers patients to a medical facility in which they have a financial interest.

Deck 8: Medicaid