Which statement about Federal Health Programs is true?

• A. A health insurance program run by the federal government (like Medicare).
• B. A private program offered by private insurers only.
• C. A state-run program with no federal involvement.
• D. A hospital's internal payment plan.

Answer: (A)

Federal Health Programs are health coverage initiatives funded and run by the U.S. federal government to serve specific populations. Medicare is one such program—it's a nationwide health insurance program created by federal law, administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and financed through federal trust funds and payroll taxes. This federal oversight and funding distinguishes it from private insurance plans offered by private companies. It also isn’t a state-only program with no federal involvement, since many federal programs provide guidelines, funding, or administration at the national level (and programs like Medicaid involve both federal and state roles). A hospital’s internal payment plan isn’t a government program either. So the statement describing a health insurance program run by the federal government (like Medicare) is true.