What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
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Medicare is health insurance for:
- People 65 or older.
- Certain people who are under 65 with disabilities who’ve been getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for 24 months. Individuals with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease) who get SSDI benefits don’t have a 24-month waiting period.
- People of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant).
- Medicaid: This program helps pay medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. It offers benefits that Medicare doesn’t normally cover, like nursing home care and personal care services. It's jointly funded by the federal and state governments and is administered by each state.
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Medicare Coverage
- Get your Medicare & You Handbook
- Medicare Simplified
- Medicare: What you need to know
- What to Do During Your First Year With Medicare
- Are You Eligible for Medicare?
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Part D Prescription Drug Plans
- What is Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Insurance?
- Different Types of Medicare Advantage Plans
- Compare Medicare Supplement plans side by side
- Five Things to Know About Your Medicare Card
- Medicare Vs Medicaid