Which of the following statements best describes an effect of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996?
a. Individuals who were required to obtain employment lost their health coverage.
b. Many were happy to be off the government dole and self-supporting.
c. Persons sought and obtained employment that often included insurance benefits.
d. The food stamp program decreased in size.
ANS: A
The law decreased the number of people on welfare and forced many individuals to take low-paying jobs, many of which did not offer health insurance. Many individuals, particularly women and children, subsequently lost Medicaid coverage.
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