Comprehensive Health Policy Review:
Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP & ACA Exam
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
How many elderly individuals 60 million
are covered by Medicare?
How many individuals with 7 million
disabilities are covered by
Medicare?
What percentage of the 21%
population is covered by
Medicaid?
How many children are 39%
covered by Medicaid?
What is the income threshold Up to 138% of the federal poverty
for ACA expansion? level
How many children are 7 million
covered by CHIP?
Who does Medicaid cover? Low-income individuals and families,
children, pregnant women, elderly
individuals, people with disabilities,
and many adults in expansion states
, Who does Medicaid not fully Middle-and high-income individuals,
cover? undocumented immigrants (except
limited emergency services), some
low-income adults in non-expansion
states, and people who don't meet
categorical or income requirements
What are the eligibility Income-based eligibility, categorical
pathways for Medicaid? eligibility, medically needy pathway,
ACA Medicaid expansion
What are the mandatory Hospital care, physician services,
services provided by laboratory and X-ray services,
Medicaid? nursing home care, home health
services, EPSDT for children
What are some optional Prescription drugs, dental care,
services provided by vision services, physical therapy,
Medicaid? mental health services, long-term
services and supports
Who runs Medicaid? Federal government sets broad
rules; state governments administer
the program
How is Medicaid financed? Jointly funded by federal and state
governments; poorer states receive
higher federal contributions
What are the two main Fee-for-Service and Managed Care
systems of provider payment Payments
in Medicaid?
Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP & ACA Exam
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
How many elderly individuals 60 million
are covered by Medicare?
How many individuals with 7 million
disabilities are covered by
Medicare?
What percentage of the 21%
population is covered by
Medicaid?
How many children are 39%
covered by Medicaid?
What is the income threshold Up to 138% of the federal poverty
for ACA expansion? level
How many children are 7 million
covered by CHIP?
Who does Medicaid cover? Low-income individuals and families,
children, pregnant women, elderly
individuals, people with disabilities,
and many adults in expansion states
, Who does Medicaid not fully Middle-and high-income individuals,
cover? undocumented immigrants (except
limited emergency services), some
low-income adults in non-expansion
states, and people who don't meet
categorical or income requirements
What are the eligibility Income-based eligibility, categorical
pathways for Medicaid? eligibility, medically needy pathway,
ACA Medicaid expansion
What are the mandatory Hospital care, physician services,
services provided by laboratory and X-ray services,
Medicaid? nursing home care, home health
services, EPSDT for children
What are some optional Prescription drugs, dental care,
services provided by vision services, physical therapy,
Medicaid? mental health services, long-term
services and supports
Who runs Medicaid? Federal government sets broad
rules; state governments administer
the program
How is Medicaid financed? Jointly funded by federal and state
governments; poorer states receive
higher federal contributions
What are the two main Fee-for-Service and Managed Care
systems of provider payment Payments
in Medicaid?
