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Which of the following is true in most states?

a.
Able-bodied citizens (as determined by the state) can qualify for Medicaid even if they are not supporting any children.

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Able-bodied citizens (as determined by the state) can qualify for Medicaid even if they are not supporting any children as long as their income is low.

c.
Able-bodied citizens (as determined by the state) cannot qualify for Medicaid if they have no children (or are not supporting any children) even if their income is low.

d.
Medicaid reimbursement levels are set at very very high rates

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	a.	Able-bodied citizens (as determined by the state) can qualify for Medicaid even if they are not supporting any children.
	b.	Able-bodied citizens (as determined by the state) can qualify for Medicaid even if they are not supporting any children as long as their income is low.
	c.	Able-bodied citizens (as determined by the state) cannot qualify for Medicaid if they have no children (or are not supporting any children) even if their income is low.
	d.	Medicaid reimbursement levels are set at very very high rates