Medicaid spends a smaller proportion of its funds on children compared to their representation in the program. This is because the cost of healthcare for children is generally lower than for adults, especially older adults and those with disabilities, who also benefit from Medicaid but often require more expensive care.

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The Medicaid Program

Question 10

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The Medicaid program

A) Is rarely used by children
B) Is a minor medical insurance program for poor children
C) Is a social insurance health program, so only children of working parents are covered
D) Spends the majority of its funds to cover children
E) Spends far less on children than the proportion of them in the program

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