Medicaid 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.
References
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare & Medicaid.
HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). Health benefits & coverage.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Eligibility policy.
Medicare.gov. (n.d.). Medicaid.
Medicare.gov. (n.d.). What's Medicare drug coverage Part D)?
Medicare.gov. (n.d.). Your health plan options.
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Written by:
Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPMera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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