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Differences Between Medicaid And Medicare

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Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid are both government provided medical coverages. Though they both place emphasis on early detection, they can also provide assistance for dental, vision and emergency services. Differences between the two range from: whom they cover, qualifications for coverage and who they are governed by.
Medicaid is federally funded but state and federally governed. Eligibility for Medicaid is income based and most often provides coverage for children of low income families. Here in Colorado they cover all child services at 100% percent, no form of copay. With adults it will cover family planning, items to assist with quitting smoking and emergency services.
Medicare is funded through payroll taxes and can only
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