The document summarizes key aspects of Medicare and Medicaid programs in the United States. Medicare provides health coverage to elderly and disabled populations, while Medicaid covers low-income and poor populations. Both programs were established in 1965 and set minimum coverage standards, though Medicaid is jointly funded by federal and state governments. The document outlines eligibility criteria and coverage details for both programs and how they have evolved over time.

1. Government funded health care: Medicare and Medicaid

5. Medicare

12. Medicare growth: 1970-97 (enrollees in millions; costs in billions) Cost: $381/ person Cost: $5,631/ person

13. Life expectancy at age 65

34. Might get reports like this 127 HEART FAILURE & SHOCK Number of DRG 24 Total LOS 66 Average LOS 2.8 Total Charges $105,164.00 Average Total Charge $4,381.83 Total Cost (78% of charges) $82,027.92 Average Total Cost (78% of total charges) $3,417.83 Medicare Average National Payment $4,154.00 Medicare Average LOS 5.5

39. Medicaid