Medicare: The United States government's health insurance program for:
Medicare is funded by the Social Security Administration. with a budget roughly equal to about 10% of the entire US budget. Medicare is currently available to about 40 million people
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays while Medicare Part B covers physician and outpatient services.
In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill into law in the presence of former President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri. Truman described the event as "a profound personal experience for me." During his presidency, Truman had attempted in vain to get a national health insurance program through Congress. In 1966 the first Medicare card was issued by LBJ to Truman. The second card was given to the former First Lady, Bess Truman.
Medicare.gov provides information about the parts of Medicare, what’s new, and how to find Medicare plans, facilities, or providers.
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary also med·i·care ( mÄ•d ' Ä-kâr ' ) n. A program under the U.S. Social Security Administration that reimburses ...
Medicare costs for hospice care have increased more than in any other health care sector as for-profit firms gain a larger market share.
An easy to use guide to Medicare covered products, services and information. Find covered equipment and supplies or learn how to qualify and enroll in Part D Drug Plans ...
This booklet provides basic information about what Medicare is, who is covered and some of the options you have for choosing Medicare coverage.