Medicaid is defined as?

• A. A private insurance plan
• B. A state-run program only
• C. A federal and state assistance program that pays for health care services for people who cannot afford them.
• D. A military health program

Answer: (C)

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to people who cannot afford medical care. It is funded by both levels of government and run by states within federal guidelines, with eligibility based on income and other qualifying factors. It isn’t a private insurance plan, nor is it limited to a single state or a military health program (which is TRICARE).