In fact, there are many learners of English language who mistakenly used these words interchangeably as if they were synonyms. Despite overlapping, there are certain subtle differences between the two words that will be highlighted in this article.
But unlike Medicare, Medicaid can be used to pay for long term nursing home care in all states. Many states also allow their residents to use Medicaid to pay for assisted living communities or other alternatives to nursing homes such as in-home care.
A: Medicaid is set up to help people pay bills, not to take their money. If you have ample resources, you pay the nursing home for your care. If, however, your resources drop below a certain level, you may qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid pays the bills when you cannot afford to pay for yourself. Q: Does Medicaid cover assisted living? A: Only in limited situations. Medicaid primarily pays for nursing home care and limited home care through the PASSPORT Waiver Program.