Do people whose income is between 100 and 138 percent of the poverty line have a choice of eligibility between Medicaid and premium tax credits? No. People who are eligible for “minimum essential coverage” including most categories of Medicaid are not eligible for premium tax credits. read more
Medicare is provided to those who draw Social Security Income by the Federal Government. There are three parts: Part A, Part B, and Part D (Part C is a combination of Parts B and D provided through private insurers). Part A, which covers hospitalization, is provided to all Medicare-eligible Social Security recipients. read more