What is the health insurance policy administered by the government for most elderly people?

Answer 1

Medicare is the Government program that provides health insurance for people are over the age of retirement or who receive disability benefits from Social Security. A majority of these people also purchase what is called a Medicare Supplement Policy that pays the difference in what Medicare pays and what is actually billed to the person.

Answer 2

Medicare is the health insurance policy administered by the U.S. government for most elderly people. It provides coverage for hospital stays, doctor visits, prescription drugs, and other medical services for individuals over 65 and certain younger people with disabilities.