Question

which of the following is the national social insurance program that is run and administered by the federal government?
select one:
a. medicare
b. medicaid
c. medicate
d. medigap

Explanation:

• Option a (Medicare): It is a national social insurance program run and administered by the federal government, primarily for people aged 65 and older, as well as some younger people with disabilities.
• Option b (Medicaid): It is a joint federal - state program, so it is not solely run and administered by the federal government. States have a significant role in its administration.
• Option c (Medicate): This is not a social insurance program; it means to treat with medicine.
• Option d (Medigap): These are private insurance policies that help pay for some of the out - of - pocket costs not covered by Original Medicare, and they are not run by the federal government as a social insurance program.

Answer:

a. Medicare