Medicare is the program operated by the federal governments to help provide health care for those over age 65 with some exceptions. For a review of possible Medicare Supplements called Medigap policies please note

   Medicad is the program that pays for medical assistance for certain families and individuals with low income and resources.  The program became law in 1965 and is jointly funded by the federal and state goverments (including the District of Columbia and the Territories) to assist the states in providing long-term medical care assistance for people who meet certain eligibility criteria. For more information on this note  www.medicare.gov/medigap/default.asp