Which program is funded by both federal and state government and reimburses health care providers for treatment provided to qualified individuals?

• A. Medicaid
• B. SNAP
• C. Medicare
• D. Unemployment Insurance

Answer: (A)

Medicaid is a joint federal–state program that finances health care for people with low income and certain other groups. The federal government provides funds to states and matches a portion of what states spend, while states administer the program and set eligibility within federal guidelines. Medicaid reimburses health-care providers for services delivered to qualified individuals, which is exactly what the question describes. In contrast, SNAP is for nutrition assistance, Medicare is a primarily federally funded program for seniors and some disabled individuals, and unemployment insurance provides wage replacement rather than health care coverage.