Question

QUESTION 11

Which of the following programs is paid for partly by the federal government and partly by the states?

		Social security
		Medicaid
		Medicare
		All of the above

Answer 1

Federal and state benefit programs offer help to meet health care and income needs. These programs can help those who can’t work due to cancer, treatment or aftereffects.

Types of federal and state benefit programs includes Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid.

Hence, the answer for the above question is All of the above.

• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)- This program pays income benefits to people who are disabled.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- This program pays income benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits may also be paid to people over age 65 who are not disabled if they meet the financial need requirements.
• Medicare - is the federal health insurance program that includes coverage options for prescription medication, doctor services and hospital visits. This program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care.
• Medicaid - is a partially federally-funded health care program administered by the individual states. Each state sets its own income and disability eligibility requirements and service guidelines. Medicaid does not pay income benefits but sends payments directly to the health care providers, such as doctors and hospitals.