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Received healthcare through government assistance program (last 12 months)
In the past 12 months, have you or another member of your household received healthcare through any government assistance program (e.g., Affordable Care Act (ACA), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), TRICARE, eA2000
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