Medicaid optional services most often include such things as:
a. enhanced hospital coverage for intensive care
b. housekeeping and maintenance services
c. eyeglasses and speech, hearing, and dental care
d. income for household expenses if time is lost on the job
C
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A Incorrect. Optional services do not include enhanced hospital coverage for intensive care.
B Incorrect. Optional medicaid services do not cover housekeeping and maintenance services.
C Correct. Optional medicaid services are determined by each state, and may include eyeglasses and speech, hearing, and dental care.
D Incorrect. Medicaid does not cover income for time lost on the job.
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