When adopted in 1965, _________ was designed as a program to enable states to fund health care for people who were poor and receiving public assistance.Since then, the eligibility has expanded.

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The statement mentions health care funding for people who were poor and receiving public assistance. This corresponds to the primary eligibility criteria for Medicaid when it was initially adopted in 1965. Therefore, B) Medicaid is the correct option. A) Medicare is a federal health insurance program for senior citizens and others who meet certain criteria, while C) Blue Cross and D) Blue Shield are private health insurance companies. E) The Red Cross is primarily a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance and disaster relief.

When Adopted in 1965, _________ Was Designed as a Program