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What is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older or people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities?

  1. CHIP

  2. Medicaid

  3. Medicare

  4. VA benefits

The correct answer is: CHIP

The correct answer is C. Medicare. Medicare is the federal health insurance program designed for individuals who are 65 years of age or older, individuals with certain disabilities, and individuals with permanent kidney failure (End-Stage Renal Disease). The other options are not correct in this context: A. CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) is a separate program targeted towards providing health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but who can't afford private insurance. B. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. D. VA benefits are benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to eligible veterans and their dependents for services such as healthcare, disability compensation, and education assistance.