Medicaid pays for home care services for people who have low incomes. Who administers the Medicaid program?
a. Federal government
b. City government
c. State government
d. County government
ANS: C
Medicaid is administered by the state. Medicare is a federal program.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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