What is the difference between a state governed program and a federal governed program?

Question

I'm studying for an exam, and my teacher suggested to learn the info on this page.

https://questions.medicare.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/2038/~/what-is-the-difference-between-medicare-and-medicaid%3F

On that page, it states "While Medicaid and Medicare sound similar, they are in fact very different programs. One of the biggest differences is Medicaid is a state governed program and Medicare is a federal governed program." But it does not explain why that is such a big difference.
I tried using Google, but found nothing that even mentions these. Anyone know where I might find the difference between state and federal governed programs? Thanks.

Answer 1

Medicaid is medical aid for families with young children who qualify. When you receive welfare you are eligible.

Medicare is for seniors 65 years or older and younger that are disabled.



Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is JOINTLY FUNDED by the state and federal governments, and is MANAGED by the states.[1]

Medicaid was created on July 30, 1965, through Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Each state administers its own Medicaid program while the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) monitors the state-run programs and establishes requirements for service delivery, quality, funding, and eligibility standards.



Medicare is a social insurance program FUNDED ENTIRELY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL.



To correctly answer your question Medicare is funded by the entire country it is federally managed. Medicaid is only partially funded by the entire country and is managed at the state level. This is similar to education which is partially federal funded but managed by the local and state government.

Answer 2

The feds don't have a clue what individual states need and don't care. states have a much better idea as to what their people need or don't need. Plus the constitution doesn't give the feds the right to do that, it gives the states the right.

Answer 3

the states run some, often with federal money, the federal gov others.