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1. Which of these programs is not an entitlement program? (Points : 7)

Medicaid SCHIP Medicare Social Security

Question 2.2. Which of these programs is not a block grant program? (Points : 7)

Medicaid CHIP AFDC TANF

Question 3.3. Which of these groups is covered by Medicaid? (Points : 6)

Low income pregnant women Low income homeless males without children Low income homeless females without children and not pregnant Low income adults at or above the federal poverty line

Question 4.4. Which of these groups is covered under CHIP? (Points : 6)

Low income pregnant women up to 200% FPL Low income homeless males up to 200% FPL Low income poor but not homeless females up to 200 FPL Children in families meeting state FPL requirements

Question 5.5. What is one key way the Medicare funding differs from Medicaid and CHIP funding? (Points : 7)

Medicare is funded almost solely by the federal government. Medicaid and CHIP are jointly funded by the federal and state governments. Medicaid is funded almost solely by the federal government. Medicare and CHIP are jointly funded by the federal and state governments. SCHIP is funded almost solely by the federal government. Medicaid and CHIP are jointly funded by the federal and state governments. All of the above.

Question 6.6. Which is not a common characteristic of the uninsured? (Points : 6)

Residents of the South, West, and remote rural areas. Residents of the North, East, and urban areas. Working Low education level

Question 7.7. Which is not likely to be an impact from being uninsured on an individual's health status? (Points : 7)

The individual would be less likely to have timely access to care. The individual would be more likely to use the emergency room. The individual would be less likely to follow treatment recommendations due to cost. The individual would be less likely to die in the hospital.

Question 8.8. Which would likely be an impact from being insured on an individual's health status? (Points : 7)

The individual would be less likely to have a usual source of care. The individual would be more likely to have timely access to care. The individual would be less likely to use the emergency room. The individual would be less likely to have chronic disease management.

Question 9.9. What is a "core" safety net provider? (Points : 7)

A provider who serves a disproportionate share of uninsured. A provider who serves a disproportionate share of insured. A provider who serves a disproportionate share of families. A provider who serves a disproportionate share of high income people.

Question 10.10. What is a reason why national health reform is difficult to achieve in the U.S.? (Points : 7)

Because big government is for it. Federal system is geared toward major reform. There is opposition by powerful interest groups. The U.S. is already #1 in the world in health care.

Question 11.11. Why was the Clinton health care reform plan rejected? (Points : 6)

Clinton Administration made several political mistakes Interest groups were for it. Because the American public was well informed on the issue. Americans were dissatisfied with the employer based health insurance.

Question 12.12. As of March 1, 1994, children riding bicycles in New York must wear safety helmets. Assuming that the decision to enact this law was based on cost-benefit analysis, what types of costs and benefits do you think were included in the study? (Points : 7)

Costs of injuries to children without helmet Costs of helmets Access to helmets to all children All of the above

Question 13.13. Which of these is a benefit associated with pharmaceutical products? (Points : 6)

Impact on the profits of the pharmaceutical companies but not the health of people Decrease in employment Will improve health of future generations Less drug testing

Question 14.14. What would be the role of the politician with more government intervention in a market-based health care system? (Points : 7)

More government intervention Ensure health of nation by providing government programs Equitable approach to citizens for health delivery of services All of the above

Question 15.15. What would be the role of the politician with less government intervention in a market-based health care system? (Points : 7)

Demands of the market establishes price and access by patients Quality determined by market share Access limited by price/cost of services All of the above

Question 16.16. What is the role of the lobbyist in the policymaking process? (Points : 6)

To lobby politicians to pass legislation. To help their friends become politicians. They help politicians get information to their constituents. They stop people from gaining access to the politicians.

Question 17.17. What is the concept of a "legal right?" (Points : 6)

Moral obligations granted by groups or institutions. Permission granted by our leaders. Everything that is not a law. Rights granted by the legal system.

Question 18.18. Federalism concerns the relationship between the (Points : 6)

federal and local governments. federal and state governments. state and local governments. all of the above.

Question 19.19. Which assumption do economists typically not make about individuals making decisions? (Points : 6)

People will maximize utility. Individuals have full information and are able to process this information. Individuals are rational decision makers. People are irrational decision-makers.

Question 20.20. Which is not a moral hazard relate to health insurance? (Points : 6)

Persons behavior affected by having or not having insurance coverage. Increase demand for healthcare services utilized. Employer-based insurance. Reduced price of the healthcare associated with an adverse event or illness.

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