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It passed in 1965 under a Democratic Congress. It was resisted for many years by conservatives who denounced it as"socialized medicine."
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What was the cost of Medicare in 1965?
what was the projected cost of Medicare when passed through Congress in 1965?
Who was the first president to propose a health care system?
Harry Truman in the 1948. He was the first to sign on to Medicare when it was passed in the 1960's. At least he got to see that passed before he died. It is time we got this done.
Is Medicare an HMO?
No, Medicare is a Fee For Service Program, but doctors must contract with Medicare to treat Medicare patients
Where do you report Medicare fraud?
If you suspect Medicare fraud contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE or visit their website at www.medicare.gov.
Do you have to have Medicare Part B if you have a medicare supplemental plan?
Yes; by definition, Medicare supplemental insurance "supplements" Medicare A & B.
Can a Medicare patient elect not to use Medicare?
if you are enrolled in it no, you can decline to enroll on medicare
I am on sosial security medicare,where do i find glasses that take medicare ?
Are glasses covered by medicare?
What does Chevy Trailblazer Medicare offer their clients?
TrailBlazer Medicare is the same to many different Medicare. TrailBlazer Medicare is offering some healthcare with good policies for their customers using the TrailBlazer Medicare.
How do Iget Medicare as your primary insurance?
You do not determine which of your insurance policies are primary in cases where you have multiple health insurance policies. The Federal government passed a law several years ago making Medicare secondary to any other health insurance that you have through an employer or retirement program. This transferred billions of dollars per year from the Medicare and Medicaid programs to private insurance companies all at one time.
Where do you file the MEDICARE claim?
Your medicare Physician
Is medicare the nations largest insurance company?
No,, Medicare is not an insurance company. Medicare is a government program.
How does a person get reimbursed by Medicare if they buy an item that is covered by Medicare but bought by the individual?
You will need to contact Medicare and submit the claim directly to Medicare yourself.
