Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare and Medicaid are both healthcare coverage programs with similar names, but they are different programs in terms of eligibility and how the programs are run.

Medicare is a national health insurance program for people aged 65 years and older and individuals with a disability. Eligibility for Medicare is based on the person’s age or disability status and their work history on record with the Social Security Administration. Eligibility for Medicare is not based on the person’s income or assets.