Medicare is a national health insurance program that provides health
insurance for Americans aged 65 and older with disability status
Explanation:
Medicare is the United States Federal Government’s health insurance coverage program especially for the senior people aged 65 and above and also for those with disability status.
Medicare is divided into various parts like A, B, C, D according to the facilities covered and services provided. Part A provides free hospitalization to people who are 65 and above irrespective of their income level. Part B looks into essential medical services like physician office visits, diagnostic studies, equipments like wheel chair etc.
Medicaid is the coverage that provides health insurance for people in the limited income group.