Introduction
The two types of healthcare system in the United States are Medicare and Medicaid. These two are however very different. Nevertheless, a person can qualify and also receive coverage for both healthcare systems. However, one needs to meet different requirements so as to be eligible for each program. Being qualified for one program does not mean that one is qualified for the other.
Medicare
The Medicare healthcare system was created with the purpose of dealing with the high medical costs which are faced by the elderly citizens in comparison with the rest of the population. It focuses on the elderly ...