Medicaid/Medical care

Question 1

Medicaid Overview

Answer 1

Health care assistance program

Covers medical costs of low- to no-income families and their children

Question 2

Medicare Overview

Answer 2

Health insurance program
Covers seniors ages 65 and older and disabled individuals who qualify for Social Security
Covers those with endstage renal disease (any age)

Question 3

How is Medicaid funded?

Answer 3

Jointly funded by both the federal government and states

Question 4

How is Medicare funded?

Answer 4

Federally funded

Question 5

Medicaid’s Eligibility Requirements

Answer 5

Strict income requirements related to Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Question 6

Medicare’s Eligibility Requirements

Answer 6

Anyone 65 and older can enroll in Medicare, so long as they paid for Medicare / Social Security Funds, regardless of income
People of any age with severe disabilities and endstage renal disease

Question 7

Medicaid: Services covered

Answer 7

Routine medical and emergency care
Family planning
Hospice
Some substance and smoking cessation programs
Limited dental and vision

Question 8

Medicare: Services covered

Answer 8

Part A: Hospital insurance
Part B: Medical insurance and eligible home health services
Part C (Advantage Plans): Additional benefits: vision, dental and hearing
Part D: prescription drug coverage

Question 9

Medicaid: Cost to enrollees

Answer 9

Varies by state, with some imposing deductibles. Usually low, but much may depend on what little income the person has.

Question 10

Medicare: Cost to enrollees

Answer 10

Part A: No cost for those who pay Medicare for 10 years or more, or had a spouse who did
Part B, C, D: Vary in costs