A nurse works predominantly with clients who are active military personnel. Which publically funded program provides health benefits to this population?
A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) TRICARE
D) CHIP
Ans: C
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Funding for the healthcare system in the United States comes primarily from privately owned health insurance companies. Exceptions include programs that are publically funded, such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE (civilian health benefits for military personnel, retirees, and dependents), Children's Health and Insurance Program (CHIP), and Veterans Health Administration.
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