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Entitlement Program

Programs for people who have a federal right to benefits if eligibility criteria is met. Changes to the eligibility for these programs must be done through legislation and enrollment cannot be capped. Unlike discretionary funds, the federal government is required to spend the necessary funds for these programs

Risk Corridor

Provision designed to manage unpredictability in the insurance market. Plans with lower than anticipated costs are required to pay a portion of their savings into…