Essay On Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid different in many ways especially when it comes to eligibility rules and the type of coverage. In the article “Medicare vs. Medicaid” by eHealth Medicare discusses how the rules and coverage can different from one state to the next. When it comes to the state–oriented system there are a few advantages and disadvantages that will be discussed later.
Medicare is a federal health plan that is usually offered to people sixty-five or older who live in the United States, or who are permanent legal residents of the state. They must also have twenty-four months of disability benefits through social security, or Railroad Retirement Board. Including having permanent kidney failure or Lou Gehrig’s disease in order to qualify for Medicare. Depending on what Medicare plan either A, B, C, or D prescription drugs could be covered.
Medicaid is another type of health plan that is federal funded and state funded. It is available to low-income families, or individuals with medical care needs. It usually has mandatory services that are required to be covered by Medicaid such as hospital care, and out patient services. Just to name a few periodic screening, home health services, nursing home, x-ray and laboratory services are some mandatory services. Depending on which
According to eHealth Medicare (2016), “However, depending on the state, Medicaid may also offer coverage that is not included under Original Medicare, such as personal care, optometry service, and dental services.” Since each state is different they are allowed to have their own rules and services when it comes to the Medicaid plan. For example some states will allow certain deductible or copayments to be added. While some states will allow help with perception drugs. Each state has their own rules and services that they add to the health plan depending on their people’s medical