In what year was Medicaid established?

In what year was Medicaid established?

• A. 1965
• B. 1935
• C. 2010
• D. 1960

Answer: (A)

Medicaid was established in 1965, when the Social Security Amendments were enacted to create a health coverage program for low‑income individuals and families, operating under federal guidelines and state administration. While the program began its operations in 1966, the law creating it was signed in 1965. The other years correspond to different milestones: 1935 marks the signing of the Social Security Act (broader social programs but not Medicaid’s creation), 1960 is prior to these federal programs, and 2010 relates to the Affordable Care Act expanding Medicaid rather than its origin.

Medicaid was established in 1965, when the Social Security Amendments were enacted to create a health coverage program for low‑income individuals and families, operating under federal guidelines and state administration. While the program began its operations in 1966, the law creating it was signed in 1965. The other years correspond to different milestones: 1935 marks the signing of the Social Security Act (broader social programs but not Medicaid’s creation), 1960 is prior to these federal programs, and 2010 relates to the Affordable Care Act expanding Medicaid rather than its origin.