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 people aged 65 and older or with certain disabilities. Blue Cross/Blue Shield is a private health insurance company that provides coverage to individuals and groups. Social Security disability benefits are cash payments to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Worker's compensation is a program that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.

Which of the Following Programs Is a Public Assistance Program