Applied force; force producing motion or pressure; as, the power applied at one and of a lever to lift a weight at the other end. 4. (Science: unit) The english unit of power used most commonly is the horse power. See Horse power. 5. (Science: mathematics) The product arising from the multiplication of a number into itself; as, a square]] is the second power, and a cube is third power, of a number.
Medicaid is not the same as Medicare. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe , no matter your income. Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a very low income. If you are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (), you can have both.
1 Medicaid is a joint and voluntary program between the federal government and the states, with the mission to provide health insurance coverage to the nation's poor, disabled and the impoverished elderly people.2  The federal government sets minimum eligibility standards and coverage requirements for Medicaid.edicaid and Medicare. Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing to many people. Here is a brief overview of both programs. If you have additional questions, please select one of the Quick Links at the bottom of this page for more detailed information available on government sites.