A community health nurse is teaching a community group about the Medicaid program. Which statement from the group would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching is necessary?

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Medicaid monies come to the states from the federal government. Each state determines who will receive what kinds of health care services. This makes it a uniquely different program in each state. Medicaid is a free program available to individuals on the basis of financial need and legal residency status. Medicaid will provide nursing home services to eligible individuals over the age of 21. Eligibility is determined on the basis of financial need and residency status. Finally, some low-income Medicare eligible people also receive Medicaid.

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