UCB Medical Field Medicare and Medicaid Programs Assessment Discussion

I’m working on a Writing question and need an explanation to help me study.

Research the following websites and sites that you find on your own.After doing the research; submit a paper answering all of the thefollowing questions. Please submit in APA format.

Because thenames Medicare and Medicaid are so similar, people often get themconfused. Medicare (http://www.medicare.gov/) and Medicaid(http://www.medicaid.gov/):

Compare and contrast Medicare and Medicaid in terms of eligibility, services, and funding.

Explain how both programs are accessed and describe what is covered under both (Medicare and Medicaid).

Explain the Affordable Care Act and who benefits from this program.

Anolder adult client needs long-term services and supports and wants tostay in her home. She is on Medicare and Medicaid and receives modestSocial Security benefits. What resources would you pursue to assist her?

Thinkabout a situation in which you might need elder resources (maybe afamily member needs long-term services and supports, a friend is nearingretirement, or someone close to you has to make a healthcare decision).Find at least 3 to 5 websites that provide services for older adults–i.e. http://www.eldercare.gov/; and http://www.aoa.gov/ and answer the following questions:

Whichwebsites or resources were the most helpful to you? Why? What kinds ofinformation were available, accessible, and most interesting to you?Were you able to find out what you needed or wanted to know?

Think about a service or product you could offer to older adult? Based on your

http://www.medicare.gov/

http://www.medicaid.gov/

http://www.eldercare.gov/

http://www.aoa.gov/