A patient states that he or she cannot afford health care insurance for the family because of a low income. What is the best form of insurance available for this patient?
a. Medicaid
b. Medicare
c. Private insurance
d. A managed care organization
A
Medicaid is a form of insurance for low-income families. Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for people greater than 65 years of age. Private insurance is a fee-for-service plan. A managed care organization (MCO) provides care to a specific group of voluntarily enrolled patients.
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