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Posts Tagged: government benefits
The Difference between Medicaid and Medicare
Previously, I discussed the differences between Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) . Two other government programs that frequently confuse people, including professionals, are the differences between Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare Medicare is a health insurance program for persons over the age of 65 and for those with certain disabilities who… Read More »
The Difference Between SSI and SSDI is More than Just a Letter
Many people, including lawyers, confuse two very different government programs for disabled persons. Although both are overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), there are some significant differences both in how the programs are funded, and to whom the money is distributed. Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) SSDI is a program for disabled persons. It… Read More »