Multiple choice general knowledge

Although the United States does not have a national health care program for all of its residents, there are several government-sponsored health insurance program. Which of the following provides health care insurance for U.S. citizens who are age 65 or older?

  1. Medicaid

  2. Medicare

  3. Old-age insurance

  4. Managed

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Medicare is the federal health insurance program specifically created for U.S. citizens aged 65 and older, plus certain younger people with disabilities. Medicaid serves low-income individuals of all ages. 'Old-age insurance' refers to Social Security retirement benefits, not health coverage.