an organization that combines the functions of health insurance, delivery of care, and administration. Examples include the independent practice association, third-party administrator, management service organization, and physician-hospital organization.
Age. There are no age requirements on Medicaid. To qualify for Medicaid the person must have high medical bills, be disabled, require Medicaid to work, be receiving Social Security Income or meet specific financial requirements.
Both are government medical insurance programs. The difference is the eligibility requirements for the two programs. Medicaid is for disabled or elderly (age 65 and up) people with very limited assets and income. Medicare requires that someone have paid medicare premiums through their employers or self employment income.