Medicare vs. Medicaid [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 14, 2014

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Often confused, Medicare and Medicaid are actually quite different. Both are means for helping to pay medical bills, but that is where the similarities end. Check out this infographic to see how Medicare and Medicaid compare and contrast.

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