Medicare and Medicaid, two of the most important government health care programs, have long been responsible for helping provide insurance coverage for low-income families and elderly people who are unable to pay for medical care without help. If your family qualifies as low-income under the Affordable Care Act, you may be eligible for health care coverage through Medicare or Medicaid.

What is Medicare?
Medicare is a government health care program designed primarily for people who are 65 and older, although it also covers some younger people with …