Medicare and Medicaid are programs that were designed to aid which of the following groups?

Question

A.
students and children

B.
the elderly and the poor

C.
children and the elderly

D.
the middle class and students

Answer 1

B. the elderly and the poor

Medicare is primarily designed to provide health coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, while Medicaid provides assistance to low-income individuals and families, which often includes the poor and disadvantaged groups.