A man, who looked about 45 years old, gave a cashier at a grocery ...

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A man, who looked about 45 years old, gave a cashier at a grocery store the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) vouchers for some of the food he had just selected.
 
  Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this scenario?a.
  He had a teenage daughter who was pregnant or with a young child.
  b.
  He met the requirement for Aid to Dependent Families.
  c.
  He really knew how to beat the welfare system.
  d.
  He was handicapped, although his handicap was not immediately apparent.

Question 2

When considering the benefits for the recipients, which is more beneficial: Medicaid or private insurance?
 
  a. Private insurance, because it is accepted by all providers, whereas Medicaid is not
  b. Private insurance, because it gives its beneficiaries more benefits than Medicaid gives
  c. Medicaid, because it includes early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services
  d. Medicaid, because it is available for all children

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
WIC provides federal grants to states for the purpose of serving nutritionally at-risk, low-income pregnant and postpartum women and their children up to five years of age. WIC programs provide highly nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, and screening and referral to needed services. To be eligible, women and children must meet income guidelines established by each state, and a health professional must determine they are at nutritional risk. Women and children who participate in Medicaid, the Food Stamp program, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program are automatically income eligible for WIC. This man would not be eligible for WIC assistance himself because this program is for women and children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Through the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program, a child covered by Medicaid can receive a range of health and health-related services beginning in infancy. The program is designed to ensure availability and accessibility of health care resources and to help Medicaid recipients and their parents effectively use these resources. The program's services far exceed those usually covered by private insurance. Private insurance may not be accepted by all providers, as many insurance plans may limit the providers that can be seen under a certain insurance plan. Medicaid is not available for all children, only those from low-income families.