Discover more differences between Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage. What’s the difference between Medicare & Medicaid?Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for certain low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In some states, Medicaid also helps cover medical costs for other adults. Medicaid offers benefits, like nursing facility services, home health services, and assistance paying for Medicare premiums and other costs. If you qualify, you can have both Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about Medicaid. What do you want to do next? (责任编辑:) |