Unit Test

Question 11 • US HISTORY B (15336)

What is the difference between the Medicare and Medicaid programs?

Answer

Medicare provides health care for older people, while Medicaid provides health care for people with low incomes.

Medicare provides food stamps for people with low incomes, while Medicaid provides housing for people with low incomes.

Medicare provides food stamps for older people, while Medicaid provides housing for older people.

Medicare provides housing for people with low incomes, while Medicaid provides health care for people with low incomes.

Explanation

Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older, as well as some younger people with qualifying disabilities. Medicaid provides health coverage for people with limited income and resources, with eligibility rules that vary by state. Therefore, choice A correctly describes the difference; the other choices confuse these health programs with food assistance or housing.

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