Which of the following, which was intended to serve the poor, and poor children in particular, has increasingly been called on to pay for services for the elderly that Medicare does not provide, especially nursing home care and home health care?

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Medicaid, originally designed to serve the poor and particularly poor children, has increasingly been utilized to cover services for the elderly that Medicare does not, including nursing home care and home health care. This shift reflects Medicaid's role in filling gaps in Medicare coverage, especially for long-term care.

Which of the Following, Which Was Intended to Serve the Poor