Medicare and Medicaid: What’s Covered for Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid are two separate government programs that provide healthcare coverage to seniors and certain individuals with disabilities. They cover different aspects of healthcare, and their coverage can vary. Coverage can include wellness programs, long term care, dental care, and many more.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older and consists of four main parts, namely, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part C, and Medicare Part D. These parts cover a range of healthcare services like hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, acquisition of durable medical equipment, drug coverage, and many more. Services like our home care in Houston, Texas, are covered under Medicare to help ensure that seniors have access to some home health services.

It also covers a range of preventive care services to help seniors remain healthy and independent, like vaccinations and assistance at home. These preventive care services can help reduce the risk of chronic issues and other age-related problems.

Medicaid, on the other hand, is a joint federal and state program that provides healthcare coverage to individuals with limited income and resources. Although Medicaid primarily serves low-income individuals, seniors can be eligible for both programs. Healthcare and home care services covered under Medicaid include doctor visits, hospitalizations, home and community-based services, long-term care, mental health and substance abuse services, drug coverage, and many more.

For more information about Medicare and Medicaid, feel free to call Assist-Med, Inc. at 832-300-3100. We also provide services to help seniors remain healthy and independent like our adult day care in Texas.