Medicare
/ˈmɛdɪˌkɛr/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal health insurance program primarily for persons aged 65 and older, certain younger people with disabilities, and those with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Medicare provides eligible seniors with coverage for hospital and medical expenses.
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- medicare
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Commentary
Medicare is a statutory program established by federal law; references to it typically specify parts or provisions to clarify coverage or eligibility.
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