A 48-year-old long-term care facility resident expresses concern that the cost of his care has used up his assets. For what program should the nurse suggest that the resident apply to cover the continued cost of living in a long-term facility?
a. Medicare
b. Hospitalization insurance
c. Medicaid
d. Public health funds
ANS: C
When adults have used all of their assets, they may then qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid is a federally funded, state-operated program of medical assistance for people with low incomes.
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