Although there is considerable debate about the financial health of Medicare, it seems apparent that it will not sustain itself in the long term at the current rates of usage and funding.
No, Medicare is a Fee For Service Program, but doctors must contract with Medicare to treat Medicare patients
No,, Medicare is not an insurance company. Medicare is a government program.
Medicare tax is used to support the Medicare program, a healthcare program designed to provide basic health insurance for retired and disabled persons.
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Medicare is a Federal, nation-wide 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.
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Medicare, which is an insurance program, was enacted through a bipartisan vote of Congress, with the support of the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.
Medicare was created by amendment(s) to the Social Security Act.
MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors)
Medicare is a Federal program. The States do not operate it.
Medicare tax is used to support the Medicare program, a healthcare program designed to provide basic health insurance for retired and disabled persons.