The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)of 2005 provided states with the option of imposing ________ to certain categories of Medicaid recipients.
A) cost-sharing charges
B) premiums
C) taxes on medical benefits
D) both a and b

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The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 allowed states to impose cost-sharing charges and/or premiums on certain categories of Medicaid recipients as a way to reduce state spending on Medicaid programs. This option gave states more control over their Medicaid programs and allowed them to implement cost-saving measures.

The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)of 2005 Provided States with the Option