Updates with Bliss: Decode the Care: Medicare vs. Medicaid

Happy May advocates! Advocacy season is officially in full swing, and host Bliss Brown returns for a quick classroom session. In this episode, we are clearing up the ultimate healthcare confusion once and for all: what is the actual difference between Medicare and Medicaid, and how does it impact the future of home care? In This Episode, You'll Learn The Alphabet Soup of Care: A simple breakdown of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D—and which one you'll hear about most in home health. The Long-Term Lifeline: How Medicaid acts as the primary payer for long-term, home-based services across America. The Power of Both: What it means to be "dual-eligible" and how these two massive programs work together for patients. Why It Matters Right Now: How federal funding decisions directly impact state budgets and the home care services your family and community may rely on.