Which program targets health care for individuals under 65 who live in poverty?

Which program targets health care for individuals under 65 who live in poverty?

• A. Social Security
• B. Welfare
• C. Medicaid
• D. Medicare

Answer: (C)

Medicaid is the health coverage program designed to help people with low income access care. It’s a joint federal–state program that targets individuals who can’t afford healthcare, including under-65 adults, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Eligibility depends on income and family size, and rules can vary by state, but the central idea is to provide Medicaid coverage to those living in poverty who need medical services. Medicare, in contrast, mainly serves people 65 and older (and some younger people with disabilities), regardless of income. Social Security provides income benefits rather than health insurance, and Welfare refers to needs-based cash assistance and related services rather than health coverage.

Medicaid is the health coverage program designed to help people with low income access care. It’s a joint federal–state program that targets individuals who can’t afford healthcare, including under-65 adults, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Eligibility depends on income and family size, and rules can vary by state, but the central idea is to provide Medicaid coverage to those living in poverty who need medical services.

Medicare, in contrast, mainly serves people 65 and older (and some younger people with disabilities), regardless of income. Social Security provides income benefits rather than health insurance, and Welfare refers to needs-based cash assistance and related services rather than health coverage.