And is Medicare like medicaid?
Medicare is our country 's health insurance program for people age 65 or older .The program helps with the cost of health care , but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long - term care .
okay and do I have to start my benefits before 66 or 67 years old when I hit my full retirement age?
You can start your retirement benefit at any point from age 62 up until age 70 .