A 66-year-old woman is retired and no longer has health insurance through her place of employ-ment. Which of the following programs would be appropriate for her health insurance needs?
a. Medicare
b. Medicaid
c. Social Security
d. Economic Opportunity Act
ANS: A
The Social Security Act was amended to include health insurance benefits for the elderly, which is addressed through Medicare. Medicaid focuses on care for the poor. Social Security does not provide health insurance. The Economic Opportunity Act provided funding for neighborhood health centers, Head Start, and other community action programs.
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A. Chinese Americans B. Native Americans C. Hispanic Americans