If you are wondering whether you will get Medicare or Medicaid with Social Security, it all depends on the type of Social Security you receive.
- Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) comes with Medicare.
- Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) comes with Medicaid.
What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
The Colorado Bar Association has a great page discussing the differences. Here is a quick summary:
Medicare provides only partial coverage, and requires beneficiaries to pay premiums, deductibles, and co-payments.
Medicaid provides more complete coverage, without significant payments from the beneficiaries.
Click to read more about the differences.
