Who is typically not eligible for Medicare?

The correct answer is that low-income individuals and families are typically not eligible for Medicare. Medicare primarily serves specific populations that include aged individuals (65 and older), those under 65 who are permanently disabled, and those with specific conditions such as end-stage renal disease.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program, and while it is available to many low-income individuals, it is not specifically designed for low-income families as a qualifying criterion. Instead, low-income individuals and families might be eligible for Medicaid, which is a separate program that provides health coverage to individuals and families with limited income and resources.

In contrast, individuals who are permanently disabled, elderly individuals over 65 years old, and those with end-stage renal disease have defined criteria under Medicare that grant them eligibility based on age or specific health conditions rather than economic status.