âDog tagsâ is the informal term for the identification tags worn by military personnel, because of their resemblance to actual dog tags. The tags are primarily used for the identification of dead and wounded soldiers, and to convey essential basic medical information, such as blood type and history of inoculations, along with religious preference.
This is not the only difference between it and Medicare, however. Medicaid covers low-income people who do not have the financial means to afford healthcare, while Medicare applies to everyone who has paid into the system and reached the point of eligibility.
Medicaid and Medicare are different programs for health care coverage. Medicare is an insurance program that provides medical care to people over 65. Medicaid is a financial assistance program for low-income people. Medicaid is based on need and social welfare. Eligibility is based on a person's income. Medical bills are paid from federal, state and local tax funds. It serves low-income people of every age.