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. 1985 Dec;1985(Suppl):13–59.

Table 10. Medicaid recipients, by basis of eligibility: United States, fiscal year 1984.

Basis of eligibility All Medicaid recipients Categorically needy Medically needy

Receiving cash payments Not receiving cash payments
Percent distribution
Total 100.0 74.4 10.6 15.0
Number in thousands
Total 21,365 16,662 2,378 3,367
Aid to Families with Dependent Children:
Dependent children under age 21 9,771 8,314 661 796
Adults in families with dependent children 5,598 4,517 467 614
Supplementary Security Income:
Age 65 or over 3,166 1,719 667 780
Blind 80 70 5 5
Disabled 2,870 2,216 288 365
Other Title XIX recipients 1,184 0 307 878

Note: Columns and rows may not add to total because persons may be classified in different categories during the year.

Source: Health Care Financing Administration, Office of the Actuary: Data from the Medicaid Statistics Branch.