Misc

Question 1

What is Medicaid?

Answer 1

A joint federal and state program that helps low-income individuals or families pay for the costs associated with long-term medical and custodial care, provided they qualify. Although largely funded by the federal government, Medicaid is run by the state where coverage may vary.
For those with low income, disabled, pregnant women,

Question 2

Out lire payments

Answer 2

when hospitals get more federal money because they serve a greater population of low income high cost patients.

Question 3

Tort

Answer 3

A civil wrong committed against a person or

property, excluding breach of contract.”

Question 4

“Intentional” Torts

Answer 4

When one person “intentionally” harms another, the
law allows the injured party to seek a remedy in a
civil suit. The injured party can be financially compen-

Question 5

“Unintentional” Torts

Answer 5

They are acts that are not intended to cause harm but are com-
mitted unreasonably or with disregard for the conse-
quences. In legal terms, this constitutes “negligence.”
sated for any harm done by the “tortfeasor”.