Medicare Statute
/ˈmɛdɪˌkɛr ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal law establishing the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to individuals aged 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities.
The Medicare statute outlines the eligibility criteria and benefits for beneficiaries.
Forms
- medicare statute
- medicare statutes
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes the statutory framework governing Medicare; it is often referenced in legal and regulatory contexts concerning federal health benefits.
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