Which program is described as a federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older?

Which program is described as a federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older?

• A. Medicaid
• B. FICA
• C. OASDI
• D. Medicare

Answer: (D)

This item tests your ability to identify which federal program provides health coverage for people 65 and older. Medicare is the federal health insurance program specifically designed for seniors in the United States, offering hospital coverage, medical services, and prescription drug coverage. Medicaid is a needs-based program for low-income individuals, not defined by age. FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare, not a health insurance program itself, and OASDI refers to the Social Security program for retirement and disability benefits. Because of its focus on age-based eligibility for health insurance, Medicare is the program described.

This item tests your ability to identify which federal program provides health coverage for people 65 and older. Medicare is the federal health insurance program specifically designed for seniors in the United States, offering hospital coverage, medical services, and prescription drug coverage. Medicaid is a needs-based program for low-income individuals, not defined by age. FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare, not a health insurance program itself, and OASDI refers to the Social Security program for retirement and disability benefits. Because of its focus on age-based eligibility for health insurance, Medicare is the program described.