Medicare: Medicare is another government-funded health insurance program but focuses on providing coverage primarily for people aged 65 years old or older regardless of their income. It is separate from Medicaid.
Affordable Care Act (ACA): The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is a federal law that expanded access to healthcare and made changes to the private insurance market. It includes provisions related to Medicaid expansion and subsidies for low-income individuals.
CHIP: CHIP stands for Children's Health Insurance Program. It is a state program that provides low-cost or free health coverage for children in low-income families who do not qualify for Medicaid but still need assistance.