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How have population changes affected the Medicaid program?
The population has aged, so the program costs the government more to run.
What specific benefits are reduced or limited on Medicare as a result of the Affordable Care Act?
The PPACA makes signficant changes to Medicaid (the program for the poor), but mostly administrative changes to Medicare (the program for the elderly). Medicare is a separately administered program from most of the PPACA system, and the only really significant changes to Medicare that were included in were administrative (covering the method of payments, and amounts), and the eventual elimination of the Part D "donut hole" coverage problem. See the link below for a summary list of all the changes that the PPACA made to Medicare. Note that almost none concern available services/benefits.
Is Medicare an HMO?
No, Medicare is a Fee For Service Program, but doctors must contract with Medicare to treat Medicare patients
Is medicare the nations largest insurance company?
No,, Medicare is not an insurance company. Medicare is a government program.
What is the medicare tax used for?
Medicare tax is used to support the Medicare program, a healthcare program designed to provide basic health insurance for retired and disabled persons.
The Medicare program was established in:?
1965
Will Medicare provide coverage in visiting state?
Medicare is a Federal, nation-wide program.
Is Medicare a contributory or noncontributory program?
Medicaid, would be a non-contributory program. That is because people can't afford it, just like food stamps. Medicare is a contributory program.
Which group does the Medicare program NOT cover?
prisoners
What law created the Medicare program?
Medicare was created by amendment(s) to the Social Security Act.
Can the state of Indiana cut Medicare benefits to seniors?
Medicare is a Federal program. The States do not operate it.
Who handles the day-to-day operation of the Medicare program for the CMS?
MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors)
