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The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 Medicaid, a federally paid, state operated program of medical assistance to patients with low incomes. It is authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Under broad federal guidelines, the individual states determine benefits, eligibility, rates of ...
October 1, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia

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