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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 16 • WHS_Intro to Healthcare 2026_I

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Answer
A
Medicare is a federally-funded program for citizens over 65 or with certain disabilities and Medicaid is a federal-state government partnership for poor and disabled citizens.
B
Medicare is a program for active-duty military personnel and Medicaid is a program for military retirees.
C
Medicare is a federal-state government partnership for poor and disabled citizens and Medicaid is a federally-funded program for citizens over 65 or with certain disabilities.
D
Medicare is a program for military retirees and Medicaid is a program for active-duty military personnel.

Explanation

Medicare is primarily a federally funded health insurance program for people age 65 or older and some younger people with qualifying disabilities. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to eligible people with low incomes, including some people with disabilities. Therefore, choice A correctly distinguishes the programs; the military-related choices confuse them with other programs.

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