1.3 Explain Medicare And Medicaid Flashcards
What federal health insurance program that was established in 1965 for people aged 65 order
Also cover people of any ages with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities
Medicare
Pt. A helps pay for care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility or home health agency or hospice
Pt. B helps pay for Dr. services and other medical services and equipment.
Pt. C allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits.
Pt. D helps pay for medications prescribed for treatments.
Medicare pt 2
Medical assistance rig ram for low income people, as well as for woolen with disabilities.
Funded by both federal government and each state.
You must qualified for this program
Medicaid
Pay LTC facilities a fixed amount for services. This amount is based on the resident ‘s needs upon admission and throughout his stay at the facility.
Medicare and Medicaid