Which of the following programs is a public assistance program that provides health insurance benefits only to those who are unable to pay for healthcare?
A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) Blue Cross/Blue Shield
D) Social Security disability benefits
E) worker's compensation

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Medicaid is a public assistance program that provides health insurance benefits only to those who are unable to pay for healthcare. Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for individuals aged 65 or older, as well as some younger people with disabilities. Blue Cross/Blue Shield refers to private health insurance plans. Social Security disability benefits are cash benefits for people who are unable to work due to a disability. Worker's compensation provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job.

Which of the Following Programs Is a Public Assistance Program