what is the difference between medicare, medicaid and medical
The following will hopefully help you understand what these terms are and the differences between them. Medicare is a Federal program which provides basic health insurance to everyone over age 65, and people who are under 65 but are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Medicaid is a joint Federal-State program which provides (among other things) long-term care for seniors.
Medi-Cal is what the Federal Medicaid program is called in California. Thus, Medicaid and Medi-Cal are essentially the same thing. This week we will look at the Medicare program, what it covers, and what it doesnât cover. Medicare Part D, which is prescription drug coverage.