Medicare and Medicaid: What's the Difference?

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The U.S. government provides health care coverage to certain communities, but what's the diff between them? We've broken down two major ones, and how you can tell them apart.

 MedicareMedicaid
WhatGovt provided health care that helps senior citizensGovt provided health care that helps people living in poverty
WhoFor extra old people (65+)For low-income inviduals and families
WhenEstablished 1965 under President JohnsonEstablished 1965 under President Johnson
Tip to Help RememberYou "care" for GrandmaYou send "aid" to help others in need

 

 

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