On this day 60 years ago, the Medicaid and Medicare programs were signed into law by former President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was July 30, 1965, and both programs were established within the Social ...
As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...
Medicaid, the federal program for low-income Americans, provides health care coverage for over 70 million people, while Medicare, the federal program for those older than 65 or potentially those ...
For many Americans, Medicaid and Medicare are the last line of defense against the rising cost of healthcare in the United States. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), health-related ...