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Medicaid vs. Medicare: Eligibility, Benefits, and Types of Plans
Some people may qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on November 1, 2023Medicaid and Medicare have similar names, and they are both government-funded healthcare options. Medicaid and Medicare serve different groups of people (although some people may be eligible for both).
In this video, learn about the eligibility criteria, benefits, and types of plans for Medicaid and Medicare, according to Cindy George, Senior Personal Finance Editor at GoodRx.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Cindy George, MPHCindy George is a veteran health journalist. She became a Pulitzer Prize finalist as a Houston Chronicle reporter and is completing a master's degree in public health.
References
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare & Medicaid.
HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). Health benefits & coverage.
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Medicare.gov. (n.d.). What's not covered by Part A and Part B?
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