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Medicare Vs Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are two completely different programs. The main difference is that Medicare is generally for people who are older or disabled, and Medicaid is for people with limited income and resources.
Medicare :
A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older. under 65 with certain disabilities.
Medicaid :
A joint federal and state program that helps pay health care costs for certain people and families with limited income and resources. Different programs under the medicaid umbrella are designed to help specific populations
Getting started in the nursing home. What i need to bring with me :
- Medicaid card
- Medicare card
- Insurance Cards
- Social Security Cards
- Drivers License
- Advance Directives
- 7-10 days of clothing
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