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Test your knowledge of nursing homes and Medicaid in Connecticut.
July 2004

1. Where does Connecticut rank among states in nursing home residents as a percent of the population over age 65?

a) First – most nursing home residents per population 65+
b) Third
c) 25th – right in the middle
d) Last

2. What percent of Connecticut nursing home residents' bills are paid by Medicaid?

a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 67%

3. Where does Connecticut rank among states in Medicaid nursing home payment rates?

a) Highest
b) Second highest
c) 25th
d) Last

4. How did Connecticut's Medicaid nursing home rates change from 1999 to 2002?

a) Stayed the same
b) Up 6.4%
c) Down 6.4%
d) Up 10%

5. Where does Connecticut rank among states in Medicaid spending per elderly enrollee?

a) Highest
b) 15th
c) 25th
d) Lowest

Sources: Grabowski, D.C., et. al., Recent Trends in State Nursing Home Payment Policies, Health Affairs Web Exclusive, June 16, 2004, State Health Facts Online, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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