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because they or their spouses have paid Social Security taxes through their working years. Since Medicare is a federal program, the rules for eligibility remain constant throughout the nation and coverage remains constant
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Is medicare the prime provider for all seniors?
Not always, Medicare is only one of the Health Insurance systems covering American Seniors. The most commonly used is Medicaid. This is a federally funded Health Insurance given to low income families, seniors, and the disabled.
Can the state of Indiana cut Medicare benefits to seniors?
Medicare is a Federal program. The States do not operate it.
Are the GOP planning to cut out all medicare for seniors?
The Republican plan is to have a voucher system where seniors can shop around for health insurance that suits them best. For a more in depth look at the differences in the parties' views on medicare, please see the article in the related links.
What year did seniors have to start paying for medicare?
Medicare started in 1965. It has always had premiums, co-payments and deductibles.
How does the Medicare reimbursement work when people purchase mobility scooters?
Medicare is a government program designed to assist seniors and the disabled. Mobility scooters are designed to assist seniors and the disabled. When scooters are purchased, Medicare will reimburse companies at a certain rate for the elderly and the disabled.
Is medical alert monitoring covered by Medicare?
Typically, Medicare does not offer medical alert monitoring systems to most patients. Medicare will sometimes cover seniors for medical alert systems.
How will paul ryans Medicare plan effect seniors on Medicare?
Ryan's plan is to essentially allow seniors to shop around for the right kind of health care. If you'd like a more in depth answer, please see the article in the related links.
Are medicare hmo plans very affordable these days?
There are a variety of Medicare HMO plans that are available for all kinds of incomes. Under the new Obama health plan, everyone should be available to get a medicare HMO plan.
Why does Medicare Part A not cover hospital expenses of American seniors abroad?
This is one of the many limitations with medicare, supplement policies often have coverage for travel.
What are the Medicare supplement options for California seniors?
There is Medicare C and D which are pretty popular for people who are on low income. There is regualar medicare, however you may have to pay out of pocket since the doctor visits are much less.
Why did Johnson approve of Medicare why is it needed?
Medicare was enacted to ensure that senior citizens would get medical care. Prior to Medicare, seniors were having to choose between eating, paying the bills and going to the doctor or getting medication.
What is Medicare Australia and who is eligible to receive it?
Medicare in Australia is available to all resident citizen and permanent residence of Australia with the exception of those living on Norfolk Island.
