Is Medicare Medicaid? 
No . Medicare and Medicaid are two separate programs . Medicare is a health insurance program designed to help provide affordable healthcare for seniors age 65 and above -LRB- as well as individuals with certain disabilities or ESRD who qualify -RRB- . Medicaid is a government program that helps those with low income who have difficulty paying for health care -LRB- and/or do not have the resources to do so -RRB- - Medicaid can be accessed by people of all ages . 