A. Mary needs Medicaid coverage. Where should she start looking for information to determine her eligibility?
A. the local hospital social services department
B. her employer
C. the federal government web site
D. the state in which she lives.
B. Your niece may be eligible for health care coverage under the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Where should your niece first start reviewing eligibility requirements?
A. social services
B. place of employment
C. in the state where she resides
D. the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
D
C
For both Mary and your niece, the best place to start looking for information to determine their eligibility for Medicaid coverage or the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is C. the state in which they live. Here's why:
For Mary:
1. Medicaid is a program administered at the state level, so eligibility requirements can vary.
2. The local hospital social services department (A) may have information on Medicaid, but it's better to start with the state because they will have the most up-to-date and accurate information.
3. While some employers (B) may offer health insurance, Medicaid is primarily based on income and other criteria, so it's best to start with the state for accurate eligibility information.
4. The federal government website (C) may provide some general information on Medicaid, but it is always better to consult the specific state's Medicaid website for precise eligibility criteria.
5. Therefore, D. the state in which she lives is the best place for Mary to start looking for information about Medicaid coverage and determining her eligibility.
For your niece:
1. The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is also administered at the state level and eligibility requirements can vary.
2. Social services (A) may have information, but again, the state will have the most accurate and up-to-date eligibility criteria.
3. Place of employment (B) is unlikely to have specific information about SCHIP eligibility, as it is primarily based on income and other factors.
4. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (D) is the federal agency that oversees Medicaid and SCHIP, but it's best to start with the state for precise eligibility details.
5. Therefore, C. in the state where she resides is the best place for your niece to start reviewing eligibility requirements for the State Children's Health Insurance Program.