The US government's national health insurance program for people aged 65 and older who have worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment, and who are citizens or permanent residents of the US. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, and Medicare Part B covers physician and outpatient services.

A U.S. federal health insurance program for people aged 65 years or older and people with certain disabilities. Medicare pays for hospital stays, medical services, and some prescription drugs but peop [..]

A federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities. It also covers people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis [..]

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring d [..]

Federally sponsored program under the Social Security Act that provides hospital benefits, supplementary medical care, and catastrophic coverage to persons 65 years of age and older and to some younger persons who are covered under Social Security benefits.

See Health Insurance. For more information, see Medicare Resources and the Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare.

A national, federally-administered health insurance program authorized in 1965 to cover the cost of hospitalization, medical care, and some related health services for most people over age 65 and cert [..]

A federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older and certain younger people with disabilities. It also covers people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD).

A federal insurance program enacted in 1965 as Title XVIII of the Social Security Act that provides certain inpatient hospital services and physician services for all persons age 65 and older and elig [..]

A federally-funded health care program, primarily for Americans over age 65 who are covered by Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits.

A law that extended and expanded provisions of the Social Security Act relating to Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Of particular note, Section 111 of t [..]

The U.S. government program providing medical expense benefits for persons over the age of 65 or who are disabled if they qualify for benefits under Social Security.

name for a state-run health insurance system, 1962, originally in a Canadian context, from medical + care (n.). U.S. use is from 1965.

Medicare is a federal government insurance program designed to provide healthcare coverage for people 65 or older, certain disabled people, and people with chronic kidney disease. Anyone who qualifies for Social Security is automatically eligible for Medicare at 65. Part A, which covers hospital and certain other costs, is provided when you enroll. [..]

A federal government program that assists older and some disabled people in paying their medical costs. The program is divided into three parts. Part A is called hospital insurance and covers most of [..]

A federal health insurance program for people over 65 and for certain people with disabilities.

A health plan for people age 65 and older. Medicare also covers certain disabled people and people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

A government program which provides health coverage to people 65 years or older.

A federal government program established to provide hospital expense and medical expense insurance to qualifying people aged 65 years and older, and disabled persons.

A national, government-funded scheme that subsidises the cost of personal medical services for all Australians and aims to help them afford medical care. The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is the listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian Government. The schedule is part of the wider Medicare Benefits Scheme (Medicare).

A Federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older and certain younger people with disabilities. Go to Medicare.gov for more information.

The U.S. federal government plan for paying certain hospital and medical expenses for those who qualify, primarily those more than 65 years of age.

The federal government’s health program for individuals aged 65 and over and for individuals who have certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease.

A national, government-funded scheme that subsidises the cost of personal medical services, and that covers all Australians to help them afford medical care.

A federal program that provides health care coverage for people aged 65 and older, as well as some younger individuals with specific health problems. Medicare Part A covers hospitalization, extended c [..]

Government health insurance for those over sixty-five.

Definition A federal program that pays for certain health care expenses for people aged 65 or older. Enrolled individuals must pay deductibles and co-payments, but much of their medical costs are cove [..]

A medical plan that is available to those over age 65 and those with specific disabilities via the U.S. government through the Social Security Administration. There are two plans available through Med [..]

is a program ran by the U.S. government which set the basis for healthcare for the over 65 age bracket, young individuals with disabilities and those with end-stage renal diseases. This with Medicare [..]

often cap : a government program of medical care esp. for the aged

A federal act to provide hospital and medical insurance for the aged under the Social Security Act.

a state assistance program, passed under Title XVIII of the Social Security Amendments of 1965, to provide hospital and medical expense insurance to those over 65 years of age.

A federal program, created by Title XVIII-Health Insurance for the Aged, a 1965 amendment to the Social Security Act, that provides health insurance benefits primarily to persons over the age of 65 and others eligible for Social Security benefits.

A federally funded insurance program adopted in 1966 that provides health insurance coverage for hospital and physicians' services to persons age 65 and older and certain other disabled persons. A nationwide, federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older. It also covers certain people under 65 who are disabled or have chronic ki [..]

A federal health-care program that pays for certain medical and hospital costs for people aged 65 and older (and for some people who are under the age of 65 and disabled). Part of Social Security.

A federal health insurance program. Individuals are eligible if they receive Social Security benefits, federal disability benefits, or sometimes if they have end-stage kidney disease.

A third-party reimbursement program administered by the Social Security Administration that underwrites the medical costs of persons 65 and over and some qualified persons under 65. "Part A" [..]

 The federal program that provides medical insurance for people aged 65 and older, some disabled persons and those with end-stage renal disease. It provides physician, hospital and medical benefits fo [..]

A federal health care program that pays for certain medical and hospital costs for people aged 65 and older (and for some people who are under the age of 65 and disabled); part of Social Security.

A federal hospital insurance program for individuals 65 or older and some disabled persons. It is funded through the hospital insurance component of FICA. Employers and employees pay matching amounts and there is no annual wage limit.

(n) health care for the aged; a federally administered system of health insurance available to persons aged 65 and over

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A government program that offers health care for Americans ages 65 and older.

A US federal medical insurance program for senior citizens and the disabled.

A health insurance program for people age 65 and older. Medicare covers some people under age 65 who have disabilities or end -stage renal disease (ESRD).

Participants in health plan (subscribers/enrollees and eligible dependents), who make up the plan’s enrollment.

The federal health insurance program for people who are of age 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Medicare is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

This is a program of the federal government. It provides health care coverage. It is for people:

A federal program that covers health care for individuals age 65 and over and individuals with certain disabilities.

The federal government’s health program for individuals aged 65 and over and for individuals who have certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease.

a program to provide health care benefits to those over age 65 and the disabled. Those who qualify for SSD benefits are eligible to receive Medicare 2 years after the first month you are entitled to SSD benefits.

"Title XVIII of the Social Security Act is a two-part (A and B) federal health insurance program for Americans aged 65 and older and certain disabled people who have benefits under the Social...

a federal government-sponsored scheme of health insurance covering hospital costs, doctors' fees and often other medical expenses.

Federal program, created by Public Law 89-97, Title XVIII-Health Insurance for the Aged, a 1965 amendment to the Social Security Act, that provides Health Insurance Benefits to Persons over the age of [..]

This is a federal program for people age 65 and older, for people eligible for Social Security disability payments for two years or longer, and for certain workers and their dependents who need kidney [..]

Medicare is a federal program insuring people age 65 and older and people who have disabilities of all ages. Medicare Part A covers hospitalization and is a compulsory benefit. Medicare Part B covers [..]

A program of Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Supplementary Medical Insurance (Part B) protection provided under the Social Security Act.

Federal program for people 65 or older that pays part of the costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, doctorsí bills, home health care, and skilled-nursing care.

Federal program, created by Public Law 89-97, Title XVIII-Health Insurance for the Aged, a 1965 amendment to the Social Security Act, that provides health insurance benefits to persons over the age of [..]

A federally funded insurance plan that provides hospital and medical coverage for people age 65 and older, for people with certain disabilities who are under age 65, and for people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Medicare is a government insurance program started in 1965 to provide healthcare coverage for persons over 65 and eligible people with disabilities.

A federal program for individuals age 65 or older, that pays for certain healthcare expenses.

The federal health insurance program for people 65 years of age or older, certain people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure with dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD). For more information go to http://www.aetna.com/members/individuals/medicare/medicare_resources/glossary.html

The federal program established to provide health care coverage for eligible senior citizens and certain eligible disabled persons under age 65.

A federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and for individuals with disabilities. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) is for inpatient hospital services, nursing home care, home h [..]

A federal entitlement program that provides health insurance coverage to 45 million people including people age 65 and older, and younger people with permanent disabilities, end-stage renal disease and Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Federal program that provides hospital and medical expense benefits for people over age 65, or those meeting specific disability standards. Benefits for nursing home and home health services are limited.

Federal program for people 65 or older that pays part of the costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, doctors' bills, home health care, and skilled-nursing care.

The federal program established to provide health care coverage for eligible senior citizens and certain eligible disabled persons under age 65.

The federally run plan, authorized in 1965, that provides health insurance coverage for those over 65 and for some disabled persons under age 65.

Insurance provided by federal government for people over 65 or people under 65 with certain restrictions. There are 2 parts:

A federal health care insurance program for people aged 65 and over, and for the disabled. Eligibility is based mainly on eligibility for Social Security. Medicare helps pay charges for hospitalizatio [..]

Federal government insurance assistance with medical and hospital expenses or those age 65+ and the disabled. Medicare covers just skilled care in a skilled nursing facility and very limited skilled n [..]

The federal program providing hospital and medical insurance to people aged 65 or older and to certain ill or disabled persons. Benefits for nursing home and home health services are limited. Learn more about Medicare insurance plans from iQuote.

A list of medical services for which Medicare pays a benefit and the rules that apply to the payment of those benefits. Each service has a fee that has been set by the Australian Government for the pu [..]

Federal program for people 65 or older that pays part of the costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, doctors’ bills, home health care, and skilled-nursing care.

a federal program that provides health insurance benefits for people age 65 or older, or to those receiving Social Security benefits for disability, and those with end stage renal disease.

Federal program for people 65 or older that pays part of the costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, doctors' bills, home health care, and skilled-nursing care.

The federal government’s health program for individuals aged 65 and over and for individuals who have certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease.

A U.S. federal health insurance program for people aged 65 years or older and people with certain disabilities. Medicare pays for hospital stays, medical services, and some prescription drugs but people who receive Medicare must pay part of their healthcare costs.

The federal government’s health program for individuals aged 65 and over and for individuals who have certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease.

Federal Health Insurance for the Aged program, provided under the Social Security Act.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health care services to individuals 65 or older, individuals under age 65 with disabilities, and individuals of all ages with end stage renal failure. There are three programs within Medicare: Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), and Prescription Drug Coverage (new since January 1, 200 [..]

Enacted in 1965 under Title XVII of the Social Security Act, Medicare is a federal entitlement program that provides health insurance coverage to 45 million people, including people age 65 and older, and younger people with permanent disabilities, end-state renal disease, and Lou Gehrig’s disease. Learn more with this primer on Medicare

This nationwide program provides health insurance to people age 65 and over, people entitled to Social Security disability payments for 2 years or more, and people with end-stage renal disease, regardless of income. The program was enacted July 30, 1965, as Title XVIII, Health Insurance for the Aged of the Social Security Act, and became effective [..]

A federal program that pays for certain health care expenses for people aged 65 or older. Enrolled individuals must pay deductibles and co-payments, but much of their medical costs are covered by the program. Related Topics Paying for Government Services Government & Social Insurance

Federal program for people 65 or older that pays part of the costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, doctors’ bills, home health care, and skilled-nursing care.

A U.S. health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, for persons eligible for social security disability payments for two years or longer, and for certain workers and their dependents who need kidney transplantation or dialysis. Monies from payroll taxes and premiums from beneficiaries are deposited in special trust funds for use in meeting [..]

The U.S. federal government plan for paying certain hospital and medical expenses for those who qualify, primarily those more than 65 years of age.

The program of the Federal government that provides hospital and medical insurance, through social security taxes, to people age 65 and over, those who have permanent kidney failure and certain people [..]

(US) The system of government subsidies for health care for the elderly and disabled. ''My mom started getting Medicare last week.'' (Australian) The publicly funded universal health care system [..]

Title XX of the Social Security Act that pays for health care for the elderly and adults with disabilities.

Medicare may refer to several publicly funded health insurance programs: Medicare (Australia), the publicly funded universal health care insurance scheme in Australia Medicare card (Australia), a si [..]

Medicare may refer to several publicly funded health insurance programs: Medicare (Australia), the publicly funded universal health care insurance scheme in Australia Medicare card (Australia), a si [..]

Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration (SSA) and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service [..]

Medicare (French: assurance-maladie) is an unofficial designation used to refer to the publicly funded, single-payer health care system of Canada. Canada's health care system consists of 13 provincial [..]

Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration (SSA) and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service [..]

Medicare (French: assurance-maladie) is an unofficial designation used to refer to the publicly funded, single-payer health care system of Canada. Canada's health care system consists of 13 provincial [..]

Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration (SSA) and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service [..]

Medicare (French: assurance-maladie) is an unofficial designation used to refer to the publicly funded, single-payer health care system of Canada. Canada's health care system consists of 13 provincial [..]

Medicare is the publicly-funded universal health care insurance scheme in Australia, operated by Services Australia. Medicare is the main way Australian citizens and permanent residents access health [..]

Medicare is the publicly-funded universal health care insurance scheme in Australia, operated by Services Australia. Medicare is the main way Australian citizens and permanent residents access health [..]

Medicare is the publicly-funded universal health care insurance scheme in Australia, operated by Services Australia. Medicare is the main way Australian citizens and permanent residents access health [..]