An elderly client reports that he has been told that he needs to "spend down" in order to be eligible for Medicaid. He is confused about what he needs to do in order to accomplish this task
Which of the following statements is the best response from the community/public health nurse?
a. "You will have to spend your own money to pay for the Medicaid premiums."
b. "You will have to spend your own funds until you are eligible for Medicare."
c. "You will have to exhaust most of your assets before receiving benefits."
d. "You will have to meet a certain deductible amount before receiving benefits."
ANS: C
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