In Texas, which service is guaranteed by Medicaid for an elderly enrollee?

• A. Food stamps
• B. Eyeglasses
• C. Blood test
• D. Transportation support

Answer: (C)

Medicaid guarantees medically necessary health services for enrollees, including older adults. A blood test falls into this category because it’s a fundamental diagnostic and monitoring tool used to manage health conditions. When a clinician orders a blood test for an elderly person on Texas Medicaid, it’s covered as part of routine medical care, provided it’s medically necessary and meets program rules.

Food assistance (SNAP) is separate from Medicaid and focuses on nutrition, not medical services. Eyeglasses coverage under Medicaid can vary by state and specific eligibility, so it isn’t universally guaranteed for all elderly enrollees. Transportation benefits exist to help access medical care, but their availability depends on eligibility and program guidelines, so they aren’t guaranteed in the same universal way as laboratory testing.

So, blood testing is the service among the options that Medicaid reliably guarantees for an elderly enrollee in Texas.