Question: What’s the difference between Medicare & Medicaid?

Reply: Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone 65 and older, and some people under 65 have specific disabilities or conditions. 

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid offers benefits like nursing home care, personal care services, and assistance paying for Medicare premiums and other costs.

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