Question

What are the differences between the entitlement programs medicaid and medicare? (1 point) medicaid benefits only the elderly in institutional care facilities, and medicare provides health care for children. medicare is based on need as a result of low income, and medicaid provides health care for people with disabilities. medicaid provides health care for people over 65, and medicare offers benefits for low-income families and individuals. medicare provides health care for people over 65, and medicaid offers benefits for low-income families and individuals?

Answer 1

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers hospital and medical care for elderly and certain disabled Americans. There are four different programs within the Medicare program, each having different rules, coverage and costs. Medicaid is a means tested entitlement program that provides health and medical services for low income individuals and families. Oversight of Medicare is at the federal level but each state establishes its own eligibility standards.

Answer 2

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Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers hospital and medical care for elderly and certain disabled Americans. There are four different programs within the Medicare program, each having different rules, coverage and costs. Medicaid is a means tested entitlement program that provides health and medical services for low income individuals and families. Oversight of Medicare is at the federal level but each state establishes its own eligibility standards.

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