Question on Chapter 20 Quiz - Medicaid

Question on Chapter 20 Quiz - Medicaid

by Marie Tan -
Number of replies: 1

I was confused about this question.  Are the basic criteria for qualifications set by the Federal Government with the states  designing and administering the program?  Per the study manual:  Individual states design and administer the Medicaid programs under broad guidelines established by the federal government.  I'm assuming that basic criteria for qualification would be part of the broad guidelines.  Unless, the basic criteria changes from state to state, is that really true?  Do the asset and income tests  to evaluate an individual's ability to pay be different from state to state?  


The basic criteria to qualify for Medicaid are established by the:
Select one:
A. States
B. IRS
C. NAIC
D. Federal Government Incorrect

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Re: Question on Chapter 20 Quiz - Medicaid

by Jerry Bateman - -

Hey Marie,

The Medicaid program in Florida is run by the State of Florida.  Since the Federal Government pays 56 cents and the State pays 44 cents towards the Medicaid funding, the Federal Government certainly has a say in the overall structure.  However, the fine tuning and administering of the program is the responsibility of the State as the Kerr-Mills Act intended.  Since the cost of living varies from state to state, so does the benefit criteria and the benefits vary.  In other words, the cost of living in Orlando would be much less than say the city of New York.  I hope this helps.

Jerry Bateman